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TX HB3974
TX HB3974Relating to a toll-free telephone hotline established by the Texas Department of Transportation for reporting dangerous road conditions.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to a toll-free telephone hotline established by the Texas Department of Transportation for reporting dangerous road conditions.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to establish and maintain a toll-free telephone hotline that allows people to report dangerous road conditions on state highways. The hotline will provide a way for drivers to inform the department about potential safety hazards they encounter while traveling on Texas roads. The bill specifically authorizes TxDOT to contract with external entities for the management and operation of this telephone service, giving the department flexibility in implementing the hotline. The new requirement will be added as Section 201.813 to Subchapter J of Chapter 201 in the Texas Transportation Code, and the bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. By creating this reporting mechanism, the bill aims to improve road safety by enabling quick communication of dangerous conditions that might require immediate attention from transportation officials.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 05/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3974 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03974I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03974I.htm |
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