HB 1026
AN ACT relating to the maintenance of certain roads near the Texas-Mexico
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires the Texas Department of Transportation to maintain Farm-to-Market Road 1021 between Eagle Pass and Laredo in a condition that supports economic development and border security. The legislation mandates sufficient road maintenance along this specific state highway route near the Texas-Mexico border. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025, potentially improving transportation infrastructure and accessibility for local communities and businesses in the region.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the maintenance of certain roads near the Texas-Mexico BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 250, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 250.003 to read as follows: Sec. 250.003. MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN ROADS. The department shall ensure that a route in the state highway system, including Farm-to-Market Road 1021, between Eagle Pass and Laredo is sufficiently maintained to allow for economic development and the provision of border security along the route. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the maintenance of certain roads near the Texas-Mexico
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