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2025 · Regular session · House bill

HB2890

HB2890 authorizes—but does not require—the governor to develop and execute an interstate agreement for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry with other states bordering the Gulf.

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Official caption: Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.

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Official report lists House author(s): Patterson, Phelan, Craddick, Manuel, Hunter. This does not identify sponsors or amendment drafters.

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Bill highlights

Selected points from the published explanation. Follow each point to its source-linked context; conditions and limits may matter.

HB2890 authorizes—but does not require—the governor to develop and execute an interstate agreement for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry with other states bordering the Gulf.
Any compact made under the act must provide for joint action, including sharing information, resources and services, to protect and grow the Gulf Coast LNG industry and improve its coordination, effectiveness and efficiency.
The legislature states its intent that the compact not require congressional approval and prohibits it from increasing participating states' political power relative to the federal government.

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What does it do?

HB2890 authorizes—but does not require—the governor to develop and execute an interstate agreement for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry with other states bordering the Gulf. The act calls this the Gulf States Liquefied Natural Gas Industry Compact. It supplies authority to make an agreement; it is not itself a completed agreement binding other states. Final law, Sections 1–2.

Any compact made under the act must provide for joint action, including sharing information, resources and services, to protect and grow the Gulf Coast LNG industry and improve its coordination, effectiveness and efficiency. The act sets no negotiation deadline, fixed spending amount or specific facility approval.

The legislature states its intent that the compact not require congressional approval and prohibits it from increasing participating states’ political power relative to the federal government. That statement of legislative intent is not a federal court ruling or a blanket exemption from federal law. The act does not itself issue export or construction permits. It took effect when the governor signed it on May 28, 2025. Official history.

What changed along the way?

The filed bill and House committee text said the governor “shall” develop and execute the compact. Patterson’s adopted third-reading amendment changed that word to “may,” making the action discretionary. That is the material change between the initial proposal and enacted law.

The House-passed text, Senate committee text and final act retain that discretion and the original compact-content limits. The official index lists only Patterson’s amendment, and the history shows no Senate amendment or conference change.

For the full amendment record, open the official amendment index.

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Who could benefit—and who could bear the costs?

LNG producers, related businesses and participating governments could benefit from better coordination and shared resources if a compact is actually made. The law’s goal of industry growth is not proof of additional jobs, exports, lower costs or environmental outcomes. Those effects depend on later agreements and decisions.

The latest available fiscal note, citing the governor’s office, anticipates no significant state or local fiscal effect. It does not estimate the costs or benefits of an as-yet unspecified compact or appropriate money for LNG projects.

Official sources

Catalog report retrieved 2026-10-25. Check the official record for corrections or later changes.