The bill, S.B. No. 1089, amends Section 21.115 of the Transportation Code to expand eligibility for financial assistance for certain commercial service airport projects. The new provisions specify that projects are eligible if the airport is located in a county along the Texas-Mexico border with a population of less than 300,000 or if the airport is managed jointly with a public agency from another state and serves a county adjacent to the Texas border.

This legislation aims to enhance funding opportunities for airports in specific regions, thereby potentially improving infrastructure and services in those areas. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 21.115 (Transportation Code 21)