H.B. No. 4348 introduces regulations concerning roadway projects by local governmental entities in Texas. The bill amends the Transportation Code to clarify that home-rule municipalities have delegated control over public highways, streets, and alleys. It establishes a new subchapter that prohibits local entities from implementing roadway projects that either reallocate existing vehicular roadway space to other uses or narrow existing marked lanes unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include holding a public hearing, obtaining approval from the Texas Transportation Commission, and securing a two-thirds majority from voters in the municipality.

Additionally, the bill mandates that local governmental entities must provide notice of any roadway project to the public and allows for investigations by the Texas Department of Transportation if complaints arise regarding potential violations. If a violation is confirmed, the Texas Transportation Commission will notify the local entity and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, leading to a prohibition on financial assistance to the violating entity until the issue is resolved. The bill also repeals certain existing provisions in the Transportation Code and specifies that it will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025, if not.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 311.001, Transportation Code 311.007, Government Code 2306.111 (Government Code 2306, Transportation Code 311)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 311.001, Transportation Code 311.007, Government Code 2306.111 (Government Code 2306, Transportation Code 311)