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TX HB3727

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation to fund rail-roadway and rail-pedestrian grade separation projects at intersections not part of the state highway system

  • Grants are available to political subdivisions of Texas for projects aimed at increasing public safety, enhancing economic development, and reducing traffic

  • Requires at least 10% of total project costs to come from non-state sources; the Texas Transportation Commission must approve each grant

  • Funding may come from legislative appropriations, gifts, and federal grants, but state highway fund money cannot be used for these grants

  • Political subdivisions receiving grants must designate TxDOT to manage contracting and supervise planning and construction; rules must be adopted by October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.

State Finances

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation Funding Subcommittee3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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