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 between its intersections with Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 75.

The bill emphasizes the protection of this highway segment from any restrictions that could affect traffic flow or impose additional costs on drivers. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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