The bill, H.B. No. 5453, amends the Transportation Code to enhance the selection, prioritization, construction, and funding of transportation projects in Texas. Key changes include the requirement for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to notify legislators of certain actions related to major road projects, specifically within ten days of selecting a project for funding or before its scheduled completion. The bill also mandates that TxDOT develop a unified transportation program covering a ten-year period, which must now include identifying and prioritizing projects necessary for maintaining or improving state infrastructure.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific transportation projects that TxDOT is directed to develop plans for, conduct environmental reviews, and propose designs for various road reconstructions and constructions across multiple counties, including Harris, Denton, and Midland. These projects aim to enhance transportation infrastructure and ensure proper maintenance of state highways. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 201.601, Transportation Code 201.609, Transportation Code 201.808, Transportation Code 201.991 (Transportation Code 201)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 201.609, Transportation Code 201.991 (Transportation Code 201)