The bill, H.B. No. 3080, proposes the establishment of a new subchapter within Chapter 421 of the Government Code, specifically focused on the use of funds for monitoring commercial motor vehicles in the border region. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "border region," "local government," and "office," which refers to the trusteed programs within the office of the governor. The bill mandates that funds appropriated for this purpose be made available to state agencies and local governments for the construction or improvement of roadways and transportation facilities that facilitate detailed monitoring of commercial motor vehicles.

Additionally, the bill allows the office to seek federal funds and accept gifts, grants, and donations to support these initiatives. It outlines reporting requirements for recipients of the funds, stating that these funds will be considered border security funding for reporting purposes in the General Appropriations Act. The office is also permitted to allocate up to five percent of the appropriated general revenue for administrative costs related to the implementation of this subchapter. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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