89R1706 JAM-D
By: Cunningham H.B. No. 2297
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the suspension of toll collection while an evacuation
order is in effect.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 372, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 372.0525 to read as follows:
Sec. 372.0525. SUSPENSION OF TOLL COLLECTION DURING
EVACUATION ORDER. During the period an evacuation order under
Section 418.108, Government Code, is in effect, a toll project
entity may not collect a toll for use of a toll project if the
project is located in the area designated for evacuation by the
order.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.