H.B. No. 4232 introduces new regulations regarding the maintenance of land and infrastructure associated with oil and gas development in Texas. The bill adds Section 91.021 to Subchapter B, Chapter 91 of the Natural Resources Code, which mandates that operators of oil or gas wells must maintain all related land and infrastructure in accordance with rules set by the commission. This includes areas located between the wellhead and a highway, as defined by the Transportation Code.

Additionally, the bill establishes that if the commission finds a violation of these maintenance rules, it is authorized to impose administrative penalties on the offending party, following the procedures outlined in existing sections for assessing such penalties. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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