HB 2167
ERCOT gets a live view of pipeline gas supply
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
By telemetry or hotline. Public records requests need not apply.
The bill orders the Railroad Commission to work with ERCOT's grid operator and the Public Utility Commission to build a gas inventory system. The Railroad Commission must write rules requiring each covered intrastate gas pipeline operator to send the grid operator real-time information about its available gas supply, including by telemetry or a hotline. The grid operator gets a live view of gas available for power generation, and that information is kept confidential and shielded from public records requests.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB2167 · 2025-01-28
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ITEM
relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
WHAT IT DOES
By telemetry or hotline. Public records requests need not apply.
The bill orders the Railroad Commission to work with ERCOT's grid operator and the Public Utility Commission to build a gas inventory system. The Railroad Commission must write rules requiring each covered intrastate gas pipeline operator to send the grid operator real-time information about its available gas supply, including by telemetry or a hotline. The grid operator gets a live view of gas available for power generation, and that information is kept confidential and shielded from public records requests.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to State Affairs
FILED UNDER
DATA CENTERS, WATER AND THE GRID
THE TEXT
“to provide to the independent organization in real time information about the facility's available gas supply”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill gives ERCOT's grid operator real-time visibility into pipeline gas supply that feeds the power grid, and keeps that data out of public view.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$16,500.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$16,500.00
- Cash
- $16,500.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $16,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986384, 101011678, 101030225, 101071800.
Blackridge$7,000.00
Blackridge
$7,000.00
- Cash
- $7,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $7,000.00
Also funds 86 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Aug 5, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 4, 2025 to Jun 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101030225, 101062403.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$16,500.00
- Cash
- $16,500.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $16,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986384, 101011678, 101030225, 101071800.
Blackridge
$7,000.00
- Cash
- $7,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $7,000.00
Also funds 86 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Aug 5, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 4, 2025 to Jun 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101030225, 101062403.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Jan 28, 2025
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · State Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Energy--General
Utilities--Electric
Utilities--General
Utilities--Natural Gas
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
RAILROAD COMMISSION
Text
The text as introduced · 191 words
89R2470 CS-F By: Bryant H.B. No. 2167 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Railroad Commission of Texas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 121, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Section 121.159 to read as follows: Sec. 121.159. GAS INVENTORY SYSTEM. (a) The railroad commission shall collaborate with the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to create a gas inventory system in the manner provided by this section. (b) The railroad commission by rule shall require each operator of an intrastate gas pipeline facility described by Section 121.2015(a)(3) to provide to the independent organization in real time information about the facility's available gas supply, including through the use of telemetry or a hotline. (c) Information in the gas inventory system is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.