Texas HB49 limits liability for the treatment and beneficial use of oil and gas waste.

Texas HB49 amends the Natural Resources Code to clarify ownership of fluid oil and gas waste and treated products. It states that when waste is transferred for treatment and beneficial use, ownership transfers to the recipient. The bill also limits liability for those who treat waste or transfer treated products, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongful acts. Claimants cannot receive exemplary damages for negligence and regulatory nonconformity. The changes apply to causes of action accruing after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB49 limits liability for the treatment and beneficial use of oil and gas waste.

Texas HB49 amends the Natural Resources Code to clarify ownership of fluid oil and gas waste and treated products. It states that when waste is transferred for treatment and beneficial use, ownership transfers to the recipient. The bill also limits liability for those who treat waste or transfer treated products, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongful acts. Claimants cannot receive exemplary damages for negligence and regulatory nonconformity. The changes apply to causes of action accruing after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.