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Bill would require Railroad Commission to restore surface and indemnify landowners after plugging operations
Summary
Senators heard House Bill 36,19, which would require the Railroad Commission to restore surface land after it or its contractors plug abandoned wells, prevent access blocks and indemnify surface owners from liability arising from plugging operations.
The committee considered House Bill 36,19, a bill that would clarify rights and liabilities of surface estate owners when the Railroad Commission of Texas plugs or re‑plugs wells.
Senator Zaffirini, sponsor of the bill as presented, said the commission often enters tracts to plug wells and that landowners can be left with broken fences, property damage and…
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