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TX HJR63

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Armando Walle

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Texas Constitution to expand permitted uses of dedicated general revenue transferred to the state highway fund beyond just public roadways (non-toll roads)

  • Adds three new categories of eligible uses for state highway fund revenue: public transportation, public bicycle paths, and public sidewalks

  • Maintains existing authority to use funds for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights-of-way for these transportation purposes

  • Continues to exclude toll roads from eligible uses of these transferred funds

  • Schedules the constitutional amendment for voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.

State Finances

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation Funding Subcommittee3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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