H.B. No. 2775 amends the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee by increasing the total number of members from 17 to 20. The bill specifies that the committee will now consist of 12 members representing various counties, including the addition of Ector County and Howard County, while maintaining representation from Dallam, Lubbock, Midland, Moore, Potter, Schleicher, Sherman, Tom Green, Val Verde, and Webb Counties. Additionally, the number of municipal representatives has been increased from seven to eight, with Odessa being added to the list of municipalities represented, which includes Amarillo, Big Spring, Del Rio, Laredo, Lubbock, Midland, and San Angelo.

The bill also retains the requirement for three members to be economic development professionals, along with one representative each from the agriculture, international trade, and energy industries. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with overwhelming support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)