Texas Lawmakers Look To Tighten Rules For Storage Tanks In Flood-Prone Areas To Prevent Chemical Spills, Fires Storage tanks have been the source of several chemical disasters, including the fire at ITC Deer Park and a major gasoline spill during Hurricane Harvey. Now, they’re the focus of two bills this Texas legislative session. February 2, 2021, 6:00 AM Thousands of storage tanks dot the Houston Ship Channel. A new bill introduced this state legislative session would create tougher rules for tanks in flood-prone areas. Click here to subscribe to Fire Triangle, a new podcast produced by Texas Public Radio in collaboration with Houston Public Media looking at chemical disasters in the state.