The bill, H.B. No. 1589, mandates that any toll project entity must obtain voter approval before constructing a new toll project. Specifically, it introduces a new section, 372.060, to the Transportation Code, which stipulates that a majority of voters in each county where the project is located must approve the project during an election. The bill outlines the process for calling such an election, including requirements for the commissioners court to specify polling hours, locations, and details about the toll project on the ballot.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new voter approval requirement applies only to toll projects for which financing or construction contracts are entered into after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to enhance public involvement in decisions regarding toll projects, ensuring that local voters have a say in the development of infrastructure that may impact their communities.

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