Additional Councilors-at-Large Appointed to the Advisory Board of the Texas Section of AIPG

Henry M. Wise, P.G., C.P.G., President of the AIPG Texas Section, announced today that in a move to widen the representation of AIPG in Texas, three additional Councilors-at-Large were just appointed from a field of candidates during and confirmed after deliberations of the February AIPG Texas Section Board Teleconference. These are:

G. Boyd Handley, Jr., P.G., JD., C.P.G., Houston…..in District IV

Hughbert Collier, Ph.D., P.G., C.P.G., Stephenville…..in District III

Kevin J. Smart, Ph.D., P.G., C.P.G., San Antonio.…..in District II

On another matter, President Wise announced that Glen Collier, P.G., C.P.G. is retiring from the Advisory Board and will be phasing out of his consulting company, Hydrex Environmental, Inc. Nacogdoches, Texas over the coming months. Henry Wise, Officers, and Advisory  Board Members thank Mr. Collier for his substantial contributions to the Texas Section of AIPG during the past few years, including his service in chairing the Scholarship Committee (more), and for hosting the 2018 GeoDayz Training Program held in Nacogdoches, Texas. His steady advice and council were always well considered by the Officers and other members of the Board. His absence will be missed.

This post was simultaneously announced on the AIPG National website Section News: http://aipg.org/sectionnews

The Wise Report

The Texas State Legislature is now in session and bills are being filed and worked on.  New information is listed in bold (four new bills listed):

HB 223, by Reynolds, Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.  Referred to State Affairs, 2/19/2019.  For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB223

HB 225, by Reynolds, Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.  Regulates fugitive emissions from all oil field equipment, the use of venting and flaring, etc.  Referred to Environmental Regulation, 2/19/2019.  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB225

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The Wise Report

The Texas State Legislature is now in session and bills are being filed and worked on.  New information is listed in bold (four new bills listed):

Texas House Bills:

HB 223, by Reynolds, Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.  Filed 11/12/2018.  For more information go to:  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB223

HB 225, by Reynolds, Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.  Regulates fugitive emissions from all oil field equipment, the use of venting and flaring, etc.  Filed 11/12/2018.  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB225

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AIPG National Executive Committee Meeting Held in San Antonio, Texas

The AIPG National Executive Committee Meeting was held on February 2nd in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Texas Sunset Commission’s Work has been Completed, for Now. Waiting on Possible Activities of the 86th Texas Legislature

Jennifer Jones, of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (TSAC), reports that with the start of the 86th Texas Legislature, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission’s review work for the current cycle has been completed, and that there will be no further activities regarding current agencies sent through the SAC email lists. Instead, you may follow the Legislature’s progress on Sunset bills at the TSAC 86th Legislature page and through Texas Legislature Online. You can also follow Sunset on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for occasional updates.

At the conclusion of the 86th Legislative Session, Sunset’s website will be updated with information regarding the next set of agencies up for review. At that time, you will need to re-subscribe to relevant lists in the TSAC website to receive information.

You should also monitor information announced by the Texas Geoscience Council on the bills presented to the 86th Texas Legislature regarding the Sunset Commission’s recommendations to the Texas 86th Legislature for possible codifying into law, regulation, or otherwise.

For a historical perspective of the issues involved, see: (here).