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TX HB4417
Relating to the use of certain money from the state highway fund for certain projects in the Safe Routes to School Program.
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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the use of certain money from the state highway fund for certain projects in the Safe Routes to School Program.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Transportation Code to allow the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to use unencumbered funds from the state highway fund to finance eligible projects related to sidewalk construction and replacement under the Safe Routes to School Program. Specifically, the bill permits TxDOT to utilize money from the state highway fund that is not already legally mandated for public roadway expenditures by the Texas Constitution or federal law to fund sidewalk projects. These sidewalk projects would be focused on construction and replacement efforts, likely aimed at improving pedestrian safety near schools. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state transportation officials time to prepare for implementation of this new funding flexibility.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee (on 04/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4417 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04417I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04417I.htm |
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