REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO REPEAL EXEMPTION OF SEVERANCE TAX FOR FLARED AND VENTED GAS
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO REPEAL EXEMPTION OF SEVERANCE TAX FOR FLARED AND VENTED GAS by: 01/27/2021 Austin, Texas – State Representative Jessica González (D-104) filed legislation that would repeal the current exemption of severance tax for flared and vented gas that is produced in Texas, a measure that would produce more tax revenue and discourage excess pollution. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Rep. González filed House Bill 1377, a bill that would repeal the flared and vented gas severance tax exemption. Currently, flared and vented gas produced in the state is exempt fr...