The bill, introduced by Goodwin as H.B. No. 241, aims to establish a policy by the Railroad Commission of Texas to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from regulated wells and facilities by December 31, 2031. The new section added to the Natural Resources Code, Section 86.186, outlines that the commission will create rules that may include regulatory, incentive-based, or voluntary approaches to achieve this goal, as well as set interim goals for individual wells or operators.

Additionally, the policy will permit flaring only for safety or emergency purposes, or as authorized under existing law, while explicitly prohibiting extended flaring for non-safety-related reasons. This legislative measure seeks to address environmental concerns associated with gas flaring and promote more sustainable practices in the energy sector. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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