HB 5453

relating to the selection, prioritization, and funding of
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 201.601(d), Transportation Code, is
(d)  In selecting transportation projects, the department
(1)  prioritize projects identified under Section
(2)  consider the transportation system strategies,
goals and measurable targets, and other related performance
measures established under Subsection (a-1)(1).
SECTION 2.  Section 201.609, Transportation Code, is amended
Sec. 201.609.  NOTICE TO LEGISLATORS OF CERTAIN ACTIONS
[COMPLETED PROJECTS]. [(a)]  Not later than the 10th day after the
date a major road project is selected for funding or the 10th day
before the date on which a major road project is scheduled for
completion, as applicable, the department shall provide notice [of
the location and completion date of the road project] to each member
of the legislature who represents the county in which the road
(1)  the selection of the road project for funding; or
(2)  the completion of the project [and who wants to
[(b)  The department shall ask each legislator whether the
legislator wants to receive notices under this section.]
SECTION 3.  Section 201.808(e), Transportation Code, is
(e)  The department shall establish criteria to prioritize
the transportation needs for the state that are consistent with the
statewide transportation plan.  In establishing prioritization
criteria under this subsection the department shall ensure that
transportation expenditures are split evenly between:
(1)  transportation projects that are required to
maintain the state infrastructure; and
(2)  transportation projects that would improve the
SECTION 4.  Section 201.991(a), Transportation Code, is
(a)  The department shall develop a unified transportation
program covering a period of 10 years to guide the development of
and authorize construction of transportation projects.  The
(1)  annually identify target funding levels; [and]
(2)  list all projects that the department intends to
develop or begin construction of during the program period; and
(3)  identify and prioritize transportation projects
(A)  are required to maintain the state
(B)  would improve the state infrastructure.
SECTION 5.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.