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This bill requires toll project entities to construct at least one nontolled frontage road lane in each direction when building a toll project along a previously nontolled highway, with the exception of specific circumstances outlined in Section 228.201 of the Transportation Code. The frontage roads must be maintained by the entity that previously had authority over the original highway. The bill applies only to toll projects with contracts for financing, construction, or operation entered into on or after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025), meaning existing toll project contracts will continue to be governed by the previous law. By mandating nontolled frontage roads, the bill aims to ensure that the construction of toll roads does not completely eliminate free access to transportation infrastructure for drivers who do not wish to pay tolls, potentially providing alternative route options for motorists.

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