SB3017 regulates the use of reserve and mud circulation pits for oil and gas waste storage and disposal in Texas.

SB3017 amends the Texas Natural Resources Code to mandate the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt rules for reserve and mud circulation pits. These rules must establish minimum siting, technical, construction, sampling, and closure standards, bonding and financial security requirements, and groundwater monitoring standards. Operators must notify county clerks of oil and gas waste burials, including details of the waste and pit location. The standards must align with those for produced water recycling pits. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

SB3017 regulates the use of reserve and mud circulation pits for oil and gas waste storage and disposal in Texas.

SB3017 amends the Texas Natural Resources Code to mandate the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt rules for reserve and mud circulation pits. These rules must establish minimum siting, technical, construction, sampling, and closure standards, bonding and financial security requirements, and groundwater monitoring standards. Operators must notify county clerks of oil and gas waste burials, including details of the waste and pit location. The standards must align with those for produced water recycling pits. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.