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	HB 3746	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the repeal of registration and other regulatory provisions applicable to code enforcement officers and sanitarians.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	| BUILDING INSPECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
	HB 4120	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS
	HB 4484	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.	Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land and to the use of that space for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide; authorizing a fee.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to Energy Resources	| Environment--Air | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
	SB 2107	88-0 (2023)	Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.	Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Energy Resources	| Environment--Air | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
	HB 3744	84-0 (2015)	Author: Simpson, David	Relating to a requirement that a geological survey be conducted before a location may be identified as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir or recommended for the construction of a reservoir or dam.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
	SB 138	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to procedures for filing complaints with, and providing notice of certain violations to, the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INTERNET | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 2480	82-0 (2011)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of geoscientists by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the regulation and licensing of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	No action taken in committee	| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURVEYORS
	HB 2820	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience and landscape architecture.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration	Vetoed by the Governor	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 2821	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF
	SB 940	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/09	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF
	SB 941	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources	No action taken in committee	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 1012	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Companion considered in lieu of in committee	| GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT, TEXAS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
	SB 405	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al. Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	| GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT, TEXAS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
	HB 34	76-0 (1999)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOIL SCIENTISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT
	HB 2547	76-0 (1999)	Author: Williams, Thomas Sponsor: Bernsen, David	Relating to the operation of the Geo-Technology Research Institute.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Education	Effective immediately	| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Science & Technology
	SB 129	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brown, J. E. Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | GEOSCIENTIST LICENSING ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOIL SCIENTISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

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