H.B. No. 2429 amends Section 21.115 of the Transportation Code to expand eligibility for financial assistance for certain commercial service airport projects. The bill specifies 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 change aims to enhance funding opportunities for airports in these specific regions.

The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. This legislative change is intended to support the development and improvement of commercial service airports in border areas, thereby potentially boosting local economies and enhancing transportation infrastructure.

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