Relating to the eligibility for grants for alternative fueling facilities.

HB 205 amends Texas grant rules for alternative fueling facilities (like EV charging stations or hydrogen refueling sites) by requiring grant recipients to agree to make facilities publicly accessible during designated times. This requirement applies to all grant applicants except: transit authority facilities (under Transportation Code Chapters 451/452), facilities in counties with over 1 million residents, and facilities in areas designated for poor air quality. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to new grant rounds starting after that date, with prior grants governed by previous rules. The policy change directly affects entities seeking state funding for alternative fuel infrastructure by adding accessibility as a condition for receiving grants.