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TX HB2948
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Lowe
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AI Summary
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Requires toll projects to become part of the state highway system and be maintained without tolls once acquisition and construction costs are fully paid and all bonds (plus interest) have been paid off or sufficient funds have been set aside in a trust fund for bondholders
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Prohibits toll project entities from amending financing or other agreements in ways that would extend the date when a toll project must become toll-free and transfer to the state highway system
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Eliminates provisions allowing surplus revenue from one toll project to be used to pay for costs or bonds of another toll project, requiring each project's revenue and disbursements to be kept separate
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Removes references to "surplus revenue" from multiple Transportation Code sections governing bond payment sources and financial reporting requirements for toll project entities
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Repeals eight sections of the Transportation Code related to surplus revenue use by various toll authorities, including provisions affecting county toll road authorities and regional mobility authorities
Legislative Description
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker
3/19/2025