89R8041 AMF-D     By: Dyson H.B. No. 4021       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the declaration of an oil or gas emergency by the   Railroad Commission of Texas and the liability of a person for   assistance, advice, or resources provided in relation to an oil or   gas emergency.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 91, Natural Resources Code, is amended   by adding Subchapter U to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER U. OIL OR GAS EMERGENCIES          Sec. 91.951.  DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "oil or gas   emergency" means an emergency related to the production, storage,   or transportation of oil or gas, including the uncontrolled release   of oil, gas, or water from an oil or gas well.          Sec. 91.952.  EMERGENCY DECLARATION. (a) The commission by   proclamation may declare an oil or gas emergency if the commission   finds that an oil or gas emergency has occurred. A proclamation   issued under this section must include:                (1)  a description of the nature of the oil or gas   emergency; and                (2)  a designation of the area threatened by the oil or   gas emergency.          (b)  An emergency proclamation issued under Subsection (a)   may not continue for more than 30 days unless renewed by the   commission.          Sec. 91.953.  EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. (a) Except in the case   of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct, a   person is immune from civil liability for an act or omission that   occurs in giving assistance, advice, or resources, including the   use of the person's assets, employees, or contractors, with respect   to the management of an oil or gas emergency:                (1)  that is declared by the commission under Section   91.952; and                 (2)  in which the assistance, advice, or resources are   provided at the request of an authorized representative of a state,   local, or federal agency.          (b)  The immunities provided by this section are in addition   to any other immunity or limitations of liability provided by law.          SECTION 2.  Subchapter U, Chapter 91, Natural Resources   Code, as added by this Act, does not apply to a cause of action that   accrued before the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.