Texas HB2429 amends the Transportation Code to allow certain commercial service airports to qualify for funding.

Texas HB2429 amends Section 21.115 of the Transportation Code to make projects involving commercial service airports eligible for financial assistance. This includes funding from the aviation facilities capital improvement program. The bill specifies that airports qualify if they are located in a border county with a population under 300,000 or if they are managed jointly with another state and serve a border county. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2429 amends the Transportation Code to allow certain commercial service airports to qualify for funding.

Texas HB2429 amends Section 21.115 of the Transportation Code to make projects involving commercial service airports eligible for financial assistance. This includes funding from the aviation facilities capital improvement program. The bill specifies that airports qualify if they are located in a border county with a population under 300,000 or if they are managed jointly with another state and serve a border county. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.