HB 2297

AN ACT relating to the suspension of toll collection while an evacuation

House Bill • Cunningham | Leo Wilson

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Requires toll project entities to suspend toll collection on highways and roads within an area designated for evacuation during an official evacuation order. The suspension applies to any toll road or project located in the evacuation zone, ensuring that residents can evacuate quickly and without financial burden during emergency situations like hurricanes or natural disasters. The legislation provides free passage for evacuees and goes into effect on September 1, 2025.

Subject Areas

Disaster Preparedness & Relief Highways TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES

Bill Text

relating to the suspension of toll collection while an evacuation
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 372, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 372.0525 to read as follows:
Sec. 372.0525.  SUSPENSION OF TOLL COLLECTION DURING
EVACUATION ORDER.  During the period an evacuation order under
Section 418.108, Government Code, is in effect, a toll project
entity may not collect a toll for use of a toll project if the
project is located in the area designated for evacuation by the
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.