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flag Texas gains authority to issue carbon storage permits, streamlining projects while ensuring drinking water protection.

flag Texas has gained state authority to issue Class VI permits for underground carbon dioxide storage, becoming the sixth state with this power under the Safe Drinking Water Act. flag The Texas Railroad Commission, after two years and EPA approval, now oversees the permitting process, aiming to reduce delays for carbon capture projects. flag Companies must prove financial responsibility, pay a $25,000 amendment fee and $50,000 annual fee until injection begins. flag While the shift streamlines applications, limited federal incentives for direct air capture may slow project growth. flag The state emphasizes protection of underground drinking water, leveraging its experience regulating injection wells.

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