Texas
PreemptedTexas passed a preemption law in 2021 prohibiting cities from banning natural gas connections. No local gas bans are allowed.
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Cities with Bans
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Population Affected
Allowed
New Construction
State Preemption Law in Effect
HB 17 prohibits cities and counties from adopting regulations that limit customer access to natural gas service.
Enacted: 2021-06-14
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