Bill > SB720

This bill prohibits the Texas Department of Transportation from implementing lane restrictions, including toll charges or managed lanes, on a specific section of Interstate Highway 635 between its intersections with Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 75. The bill amends the Transportation Code by modifying the heading of Subchapter E to include language about lane restrictions and adds a new section (Section 228.208) that explicitly prevents the department from imposing any lane restrictions on this portion of the highway, either directly or through agreements with other entities. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate voting support. This legislation appears to be aimed at preserving free access and preventing tolling or lane management strategies on this specific segment of highway.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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