Texas HB1402 prohibits the use of public money for high-speed rail projects.
Texas HB1402 amends the Transportation Code to prohibit the use of public money for high-speed rail projects. This includes costs for planning, facility construction, maintenance, security, promotion, or operation of high-speed rail operated by a private entity. The bill also prohibits the use of public money for altering roadways related to high-speed rail construction. This prohibition applies to the state, state agencies, and political subdivisions. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
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