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TX HB1589
Bill
Status
12/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Stan Gerdes
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AI Summary
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Prohibits toll project entities from constructing new toll projects unless approved by a majority of voters in an election held in each county where the project would be located
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Authorizes county commissioners courts to order elections for toll project approval, with requirements to specify polling hours, polling locations, and the toll project location in the election order
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Requires ballots to allow voters to vote for or against approval of the specific toll project
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Applies only to toll projects with financing or construction contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring voter approval for the construction of a new toll project by a toll project entity.
County Government
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee
4/14/2025