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Senate panel considers liability shield for companies aiding Railroad Commission in oil-and-gas emergencies
Summary
SB 1759 would let the Railroad Commission declare oil-and-gas emergencies and extend a liability shield to companies that assist response efforts unless they acted with gross negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct; supporters said the protection would speed cleanup and reduce reluctance to lend equipment.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee considered Senate Bill 17 59, a bill to create a “good Samaritan”‑style liability shield for companies that assist the Railroad Commission in responding to oil and gas emergencies.
Senator Birdwell explained the bill would allow the Railroad Commission director to declare an oil or gas emergency for an initial 30‑day period, extendable once by the…
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