Purpose of this website

Purpose of this website

Austin PSR has designed this website to track legislation introduced during the 83rd Texas Legislative Session that affects our key advocacy issues.

The posts will scroll down the page from newest to oldest. Updates to the postings will be made when legislation is proposed that pertains to our key legislative issues or when key events occur, such as committee meetings or assignments.

There is a Search feature and the Category Tab at the right to select a specific topic you would like to see. In addition, the Resources Tab has information about the legislative process and a direct link to the Texas Legislature Online.

Currently there are no bill summaries or Austin PSR positions on the website.  These will become available as the bills move through the legislative process. If you don’t see movement, then the bill may be stuck somewhere in the process.

Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.

Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.

HB 3214	Author: Strama
Last Action:	03/07/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.

Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.

HB 3168	Author: King, Susan
Last Action:	03/07/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to the reuse, discharge, or disposal of fluid produced from certain oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.

Relating to the reuse, discharge, or disposal of fluid produced from certain oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.

HB 2992	Author: King, Tracy O.
Last Action:	03/07/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the reuse, discharge, or disposal of fluid produced from certain oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities.

Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities.

HB 2982	Author: Keffer
Last Action:	03/07/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	SB 1462 by Duncan, Identical, 03/07/2013 S Filed

Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the gas pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.

Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the gas pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.

HB 2828	Author: Dale
Last Action:	03/07/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the gas pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.

HB 2712	Author: Perez
Last Action:	03/06/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	SB 1030 by Taylor, Identical, 03/04/2013 S Filed HB 3216 by Strama, Duplicate, 03/07/2013 H Filed

Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.

Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.

HB 2633	Author: Stephenson
Last Action:	03/06/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to the stringency of environmental regulations adopted by state agencies.

Relating to the stringency of environmental regulations adopted by state agencies.

HB 2354	Author: White
Last Action:	03/05/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the stringency of environmental regulations adopted by state agencies.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to the regulation of certain pits used to store flowback or produced water from an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.

Relating to the regulation of certain pits used to store flowback or produced water from an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.

HB 2277	Author: Crownover
Last Action:	03/04/2013 H Filed
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the regulation of certain pits used to store flowback or produced water from an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.
House Committee:	N/A
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	N/A

Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on applications for certain environmental permits and administrative and judicial review of the commission’s action.

Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on applications for certain environmental permits and administrative and judicial review of the commission’s action.

HB 2082	Author: Ritter
Last Action:	Actions: (descending date order) Description Comment Date       Time Journal Page Referred to Environmental Regulation  03/05/2013 618 Read first time  03/05/2013 618 Filed  02/28/2013
Caption Version:	Introduced
Caption:	Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on applications for certain environmental permits and administrative and judicial review of the commission’s action.
House Committee:	Environmental Regulation (In)
Senate Committee:	N/A
Companion:	SB 957 by Fraser, Identical, 02/28/2013 S Filed