S.B. No. 1806 is a legislative act that addresses the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste. The bill introduces new provisions to the Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically adding Article 47.13, which defines "petroleum product" as crude oil or condensate and outlines procedures for law enforcement officers to sell stolen petroleum products at market prices. Additionally, it amends Article 47.07 to allow the real owner of sold property to recover proceeds under specified terms. The bill also enhances penalties for theft of petroleum products and oil and gas equipment, establishing a tiered felony system based on the value of the stolen items.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 411.0185 to the Government Code, permitting authorized inspections of cargo tanks containing petroleum products and requiring training for officers conducting these inspections. It also imposes criminal penalties for drilling or using disposal wells without a permit from the Railroad Commission, with penalties escalating based on the value of the oil and gas waste involved. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the implementation of its rules by the Public Safety Commission by January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 31.19, Water Code 27.031 (Penal Code 31, Water Code 27)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 31.19, Water Code 27.031 (Penal Code 31, Water Code 27)
Engrossed: Penal Code 31.19, Water Code 27.031 (Penal Code 31, Water Code 27)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 31.19, Water Code 27.031 (Penal Code 31, Water Code 27)
Enrolled: Penal Code 31.19, Water Code 27.031 (Penal Code 31, Water Code 27)