GULF STATES LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY COMPACT

Tex. GOV'T Code ch. 760

in effect

Tex. GOV'T Code § 760.001. AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE COMPACT.

On behalf of this state, the governor may develop and execute an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry among states that border the Gulf of America. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (H.B. 2890 ), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2025.

Tex. GOV'T Code § 760.002. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED.

(a) It is the intent of the legislature that the compact developed and executed under this chapter not require congressional approval. (b) The compact may not increase the political power of the compacting states in relation to the federal government. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (H.B. 2890 ), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2025.

Tex. GOV'T Code § 760.003. INTERSTATE COMPACT PROVISIONS.

The compact authorized by this chapter must provide for joint action among compacting states on matters that include sharing information, resources, and services to: (1) protect and grow the liquefied natural gas industry along the gulf coast; and (2) improve coordination to increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the liquefied natural gas industry along the gulf coast. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (H.B. 2890 ), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2025.

Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026