H.B. No. 5376, also known as Tiffany's Law, amends the Transportation Code to grant municipalities the authority to restrict the use of toll roads by certain vehicles. The bill modifies the heading of Section 545.0651 to include "STATE AND MUNICIPAL RESTRICTION ON USE OF HIGHWAY" and adds a definition for "toll project" as per Section 372.001. It allows the Texas Transportation Commission to restrict through traffic to designated lanes based on vehicle class, with a requirement to consult municipalities if the restrictions affect lanes within their jurisdiction.

Additionally, the bill empowers municipalities to enact ordinances that can restrict vehicle classes to specific lanes and prohibit certain vehicles from using toll projects within their boundaries. It also clarifies that any order or ordinance must permit restricted vehicles to use any lane for passing or entering and exiting the highway. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 545.0651 (Transportation Code 545)