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

HB 206 prohibits Texas counties from requiring pipeline companies to post a cash bond as a condition for approving pipeline construction within county boundaries. The bill directly affects pipeline developers seeking county permits, eliminating a financial barrier they previously faced. It takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to new pipeline construction applications filed on or after that date. This policy change removes a specific county-level requirement, streamlining the approval process for pipeline projects.