The bill, H.B. No. 205, amends Section 393.004(b) of the Health and Safety Code to modify the eligibility criteria for grants for alternative fueling facilities. It establishes that the prioritization criteria must ensure that grants are not awarded to entities that do not agree to make their facilities accessible to the public at designated times, until all eligible entities that comply with this requirement have received grants. However, the bill introduces exceptions to this rule, allowing facilities that are owned or operated by transit authorities, located in counties with populations over one million, and situated in nonattainment areas or affected counties to be exempt from this accessibility requirement.

The changes made by this Act will only apply to grant rounds that commence on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any grant rounds that began prior to this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. This ensures a smooth transition and maintains the existing regulations for ongoing grant processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 393.004 (Health and Safety Code 393)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 393.004 (Health and Safety Code 393)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 393.004 (Health and Safety Code 393)