In a move poised to reshape legal standards for carbon capture and storage (CCS)activities, the Texas House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee has advanced H.B. 2790, sponsored by Representative Drew Darby (R-San Angelo), following a committee report on May 10, 2025. The bill, if passed, will establish comprehensive liability protections for operators engaged in the capture, transport, and geologic storage of carbon dioxide across Texas.
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Texas H.B. 2790 provides much-needed liability clarity for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, reducing legal uncertainty that has long discouraged private investment in this critical decarbonization technology.
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By shielding CCS operators from excessive litigation, Texas is setting a national standard for how to responsibly enable climate solutions through market-driven energy innovation.
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This bill reinforces Texas’ position as a CCS pioneer, proving that economic growth and environmental progress can go hand in hand when guided by clear rules and limited government interference.
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