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SB1005Introduced in the Senate

Clarifying processes of royalty payments for wells in this state

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Tom Willis, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the method of reporting and payments from all oil and gas wells royalties. The bill provides the method of calculations and payment of royalties requiring auditing of information relating to leased premises, and transparency and monitoring of leased minerals.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

February 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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