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TX SJR33

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to expand permitted uses of dedicated general revenue transferred to the state highway fund beyond just public roadways (excluding toll roads)

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

  • Maintains existing authorization for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights-of-way for public roadways other than toll roads

  • Requires voter approval at an election to be held November 4, 2025

  • Amends Section 49-g(c), Article III of the Texas Constitution, which governs transfers from general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and state highway fund

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

Referred to Transportation

2/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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