Bill > HB192

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Transportation Code that requires toll project entities to suspend toll collection during an official evacuation order. Specifically, when a government official issues an evacuation order under Section 418.108 of the Government Code, any toll roads located within the designated evacuation area must be free to use during the period the order is in effect. This means that during emergency situations like natural disasters, hurricanes, or other significant events that require mandatory evacuations, drivers will not be charged a toll when using these roads, potentially making evacuations easier and faster by removing financial barriers. The bill will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session, giving toll project entities time to prepare for implementing this new requirement.

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