The bill, S.B. No. 720, aims to prohibit lane restrictions on a specific segment of Interstate Highway 635 in Texas. It amends the heading of Subchapter E, Chapter 228 of the Transportation Code to include provisions related to toll collection and lane restrictions. Additionally, it introduces a new section, 228.208, which explicitly states that the Texas Department of Transportation cannot impose any lane restrictions, including tolls or managed lanes, on the stretch of Interstate Highway 635 that lies between its intersections with Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 75.

The bill emphasizes the protection of this highway segment from any form of lane restriction, ensuring that traffic flow remains uninterrupted. It will take effect immediately if it secures a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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