Texas SB1146 amends the Natural Resources Code to clarify liability and procedures for plugging or replugging orphaned wells.

Texas SB1146 amends the Natural Resources Code to provide clarity on the liability and procedures for plugging or replugging orphaned wells. The bill specifies that an operator in good standing who owns an interest in a current oil and gas lease or the mineral estate of a tract of land can contract with a commission-approved well plugger to plug or replug an orphaned well. The well plugger must notify the well operator, assume responsibility for the well's physical operation and control, and follow commission rules.

Texas SB1146 amends the Natural Resources Code to clarify liability and procedures for plugging or replugging orphaned wells.

Texas SB1146 amends the Natural Resources Code to provide clarity on the liability and procedures for plugging or replugging orphaned wells. The bill specifies that an operator in good standing who owns an interest in a current oil and gas lease or the mineral estate of a tract of land can contract with a commission-approved well plugger to plug or replug an orphaned well. The well plugger must notify the well operator, assume responsibility for the well's physical operation and control, and follow commission rules.