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TX HB206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Craddick

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas counties from requiring a cash bond as a condition for approving pipeline construction within their boundaries

  • Amends Subchapter Z, Chapter 240 of the Local Government Code by adding new Section 240.911

  • Applies only to pipeline construction applications filed with a county on or after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House on April 23, 2025 (114-34 vote) and the Senate on May 12, 2025 (27-3 vote)

Legislative Description

Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.

County Government

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/24/2025
Energy Resources2/27/2025

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