Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House S/C on Transportation Funding Committee Apr 28th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025 at 11:04 am

House S/C on Transportation Funding

The meeting focused on the consideration of three main bills: HB3643, HB3821, and HB3849. Representative Troxler presented HB3643, which aims to allow municipalities like Lago Vista to withdraw from a transit authority with more reasonable exit fees. The bill faced strong support from local officials who argued that the current financial obligations are burdensome for smaller cities, and as a result, they cannot negotiate better service conditions with the transit authority. Public testimony was provided, with several community leaders advocating for the bill, highlighting the frustrations of Lago Vista residents who have been underserved by the transit agency. Conversely, there was opposition from CapMetro, who raised concerns about the potential destabilization of the transit system due to increased risks of municipalities opting out.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB483

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.
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Texas House Bill HB3345

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
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Texas House Bill HB3643

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the withdrawal of a unit of election from certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities and the net financial obligation of that withdrawal.
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Texas House Bill HB3821

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of certain toll projects.
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Texas House Bill HB3849

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of House Committee
5/8/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program.
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Texas House Bill HB4472

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the registration fee for certain trailers, travel trailers, and semitrailers.
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Texas House Bill HB4523

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects.
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Texas House Bill HB4524

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the Texas airport investment partnership program.
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Texas House Bill HB5346

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
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Texas House Bill HB5347

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the construction of nontolled frontage roads adjacent to certain toll projects.
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Texas House Bill HB5376

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a municipality to restrict the use of toll roads by certain vehicles.