SB 1919
AN ACT relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation
Senate Bill • West
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to Senate committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 201.106(b), Transportation Code, is (b) The department may settle a claim described by (1) the department may be liable under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; (2) the director determines that a settlement is in the best interest of the department; and (3) the department's liability under the terms of the settlement is less than $100,000 [$10,000]. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation
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