Texas HB206 prohibits counties from requiring a cash bond for pipeline construction approval.

Texas HB206 amends the Local Government Code to limit a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving pipeline construction. Effective September 1, 2025, counties cannot mandate a cash bond as a condition for pipeline construction approval unless the county grants the pipeline proposer the right to approve or deny the use of bond proceeds. If the proposer denies the use of bond proceeds, they are entitled to a full refund. This change aims to streamline the pipeline construction approval process in Texas.

Texas HB206 prohibits counties from requiring a cash bond for pipeline construction approval.

Texas HB206 amends the Local Government Code to limit a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving pipeline construction. Effective September 1, 2025, counties cannot mandate a cash bond as a condition for pipeline construction approval unless the county grants the pipeline proposer the right to approve or deny the use of bond proceeds. If the proposer denies the use of bond proceeds, they are entitled to a full refund. This change aims to streamline the pipeline construction approval process in Texas.