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TX HB2297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Cunningham

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits toll project entities from collecting tolls on toll roads located within areas designated for evacuation while an official evacuation order is in effect

  • Applies to evacuation orders issued under Section 418.108 of the Government Code, which authorizes local officials to order evacuations during emergencies or disasters

  • Adds new Section 372.0525 to the Transportation Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 372

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the suspension of toll collection while an evacuation order is in effect.

Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation Funding Subcommittee3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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