Hydrogen Energy Development in Texas is a report for the 89th Texas Legislature prepared by the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council.
In 2023, the Texas Legislature created the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council (Council) to study and make recommendations relating to the policy framework of the Railroad Commission of Texas for hydrogen energy development in Texas. The Council was established in December 2023 pursuant to House Bill 2847 (88th Legislature, Regular Session), and its initial report details the Council’s analysis and preliminary recommendations. The report’s recommendations are focused on ensuring effective and consistent regulatory oversight of hydrogen production, transportation, and storage, while maximizing economic opportunities for the development of the hydrogen industry in Texas.
The analysis and recommendations in this report are not exhaustive but are intended to present the next steps required to bolster Texas’ national and global leadership in the hydrogen industry. Prudent regulation and guidance from the state government will allow Texas to capitalize on the economic and environmental opportunity in a safe and responsible way. Statutorily, the Council is planned to continue until January 1, 2030. Consequently, the recommendations and actions taken by the Council are expected to be continuously reviewed and modified as technologies, markets, and the regulatory landscape evolve.
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