HB 3544
AN ACT relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to collaborate with local flood control authorities when constructing highway projects, ensuring that new highways minimize flood risks. During highway construction, TxDOT must incorporate stormwater outfalls and other flood control measures, taking into account existing and planned roadways in the surrounding area. This legislation aims to improve flood resilience and infrastructure planning, potentially reducing flood damage and enhancing public safety in highway construction zones.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of Transportation highway projects. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 201.611, Transportation Code, is amended Sec. 201.611. [COORDINATION OF] FLOOD CONTROL. (a) In the construction of its highway projects, the department shall: (1) coordinate with local flood control authorities to minimize the impact of flooding; and (2) add stormwater outfalls and other appropriate flood control measures to the project. (b) In adding flood control measures under Subsection (a)(2), the department shall take into consideration existing, proposed, and expected roadways in reasonable proximity to the SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of
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