H.B. No. 206 is a legislative act that limits a county's authority regarding the approval of pipeline construction. Specifically, it introduces a new section, 240.911, to the Local Government Code, which states that a county may not require a cash bond as a condition for approving the construction of a pipeline within its boundaries. This change aims to streamline the approval process for pipeline construction by removing financial barriers that counties could impose.

The provisions of this act will apply only to applications for pipeline construction submitted to a county on or after the effective date of the act, which is set for September 1, 2025. The bill was passed by both the House and Senate in April and May 2025, respectively, indicating bipartisan support for the measure.

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