TITLE: Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.

SUMMARY: Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 81, Natural Resources Code, is amended by adding Section 81.072 to read as follows: Sec. 81.072. ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION. (a) The commission shall post on the commission's Internet website comprehensive information regarding the commission's enforcement of this title and rules, orders, licenses, permits, and certificates issued under this title, including information regarding: (1) complaints filed; (2) inspections conducted; (3) violations found to have occurred; and (4) enforcement actions taken, including penalties assessed and collected. (b) Information required to be posted under this section must be: (1) in a searchable format; (2) organized by operator and by well, if applicable; and (3) capable of being downloaded in bulk. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.