The bill, S.B. No. 2122, amends Section 91.1013 of the Natural Resources Code to establish new application fees for various permits related to the disposal of oil and gas waste. It introduces specific definitions for different types of permits, including "land application permit," "landfarm permit," and "landtreatment permit," which were not previously defined. The bill reinstates a nonrefundable fee of $200 for fluid injection well permit applications and sets new fees for other permits: $500 for landfarm, landtreatment, or land application permits; $2,000 for commercial oil and gas waste separation facility permits; $1,000 for amendments to commercial waste separation facility permits; and $3,000 for commercial surface oil and gas waste facility permits.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new fees and definitions will apply only to applications submitted to the Railroad Commission of Texas on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Applications filed before this date will be governed by the existing law. The changes aim to streamline the permitting process and ensure that the fees reflect the regulatory requirements for managing oil and gas waste disposal.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Natural Resources Code 91.1013 (Natural Resources Code 91)