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TX SB2725
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Cook
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AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum speed limit that municipalities can set on non-state highways from 25 mph to 20 mph when the governing body determines the existing limit is unreasonable or unsafe
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Eliminates the requirement for municipalities to conduct an engineering or traffic investigation before lowering speed limits on streets located in residence districts
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Reduces signage requirements for lowered speed limits in residence districts, requiring signs at only one entrance to the district rather than at each end of every block
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Removes the annual reporting requirement for municipalities that lower speed limits under Subsection (b-1), though reporting is still required for speed limit changes under Subsection (b-3)
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.
Vehicles & Traffic
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
4/3/2025