H.B. No. 2810 amends the Transportation Code to clarify the authority of governmental entities regarding the enforcement of posted speed limits using automated traffic control systems. The bill changes the heading of Section 542.2035 from "LIMITATION ON MUNICIPALITIES" to "LIMITATION ON AUTOMATED TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS," thereby broadening the scope of entities affected by this regulation. It specifies that a "governmental entity," which includes the state, municipalities, counties, and various districts, is prohibited from implementing or operating such systems for speed limit enforcement.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the attorney general is responsible for enforcing this prohibition. The new language emphasizes that the limitations apply to all governmental entities rather than just municipalities, thereby expanding the reach of the law. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 542.2035 (Transportation Code 542)