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TX HB206
TX HB206Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2025
05/26/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
AI Summary
This bill prevents counties in Texas from requiring a cash bond as a condition for approving pipeline construction within their boundaries. Specifically, the bill adds Section 240.911 to Subchapter Z of Chapter 240 in the Local Government Code, which explicitly prohibits counties from mandating cash bonds before granting approval for pipeline projects. The bill will only apply to pipeline construction applications filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. By removing the cash bond requirement, the legislation aims to potentially streamline the pipeline approval process and reduce financial barriers for pipeline developers. The bill does not address other potential requirements or regulations counties might impose on pipeline construction, focusing solely on the cash bond aspect.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 05/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB206 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00206F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00206S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00206E.htm |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00206E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00206E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00206H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00206H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00206H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00206I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00206I.htm |
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