Texas House Energy Resources Committee Hearing — 9/14/2026

Type: Texas House committee hearing Committee: Texas House of Representatives — Energy Resources Date: 9/14/2026 Time: 8:30 AM CT Location: E2.026 Public participation: the committee will hear public testimony at this hearing (see the official notice for registration details). Official hearing notice:

From the official notice: COMMITTEE: Energy Resources TIME & DATE: 8:30 AM, Monday, September 14, 2026 PLACE: E2.026 CHAIR: Rep. Drew Darby To accommodate all attendees wishing to testify, public testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chair. The House Committee on Energy Resources will meet in a public hearing to hear public and invited testimony on the following interim charges: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Evaluate the continued viability of commercial carbon capture, utilization, and storage in Texas. Analyze the effect of carbon capture projects on energy development and security. Evaluate relevant case law and statutes related to the ownership of pore space, operator liability, and environmental protections. Review how the recent attainment of Class VI primacy may impact the future development of carbon capture projects. Produced Water: Review the utilization of produced water in Texas. Examine efforts to develop mechanisms for beneficial reuse, barriers to deployment, and other financial impediments limiting the use of produced water. Evaluate the effectiveness of recently passed legislation to address liability concerns and streamline permitting Source: Texas Legislature Online (capitol.texas.gov)