SB0206Introduced in the Senate
Protection of underground facilities.
Introduced by Gary Byrne, District 47
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Protection of underground facilities. Provides that the following are exempt from the law governing demolitions and excavations in the area of underground facilities: (1) Excavation that is performed: (A) only with a hand tool; (B) by a communications service provider; and (C) to a depth not greater than 12 inches; for the purpose of connecting a communications service customer's home or business to the communications service provider's own communications network. (2) Excavation performed using only high pressure air. (3) Excavation performed solely by: (A) injecting water into soil; and (B) removing the resulting mixture of soil and water with a vacuum.
Where it stands
Senator Buchanan added as second author
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senator Byrne
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
Senator Buchanan added as second author
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