Cities: More Regulation of Pipeline Routes

Where: Texas

Who: Texas Municipal League

What: A resolution calling for requiring greater oversight of oil and gas pipeline routes

How do they want this increased oversight?

• before establishing or publishing pipeline routes, there should be input from affected communities & landowners
• requires route negotiation if municipalities find substantial threats to economic development, natural resources, or standard of living
• required compliance with environmental & economic impact studies
• require pipelines to maintain performance bonds

Is this unusual? 6 local jurisdictions have taken similar action including:

• San Marcos
• Buda
• Kyle
• Austin
• Hays County
• Hays CISD

The Texas Municipal League Resolution

Community Impact | Texas Municipal League adopts resolution seeking state legislation on pipeline routing