Texas HB2944 mandates the Texas Transportation Commission to designate State Highway 87 as a hurricane evacuation route.

Texas HB2944 requires the Texas Transportation Commission to designate any portion of State Highway 87 not already designated as a hurricane evacuation route as such. The bill stipulates that this designation must occur as soon as possible after the effective date of the Act. The Act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, as outlined in Section 39, Article III of the Texas Constitution. If it does not receive the necessary vote, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2944 mandates the Texas Transportation Commission to designate State Highway 87 as a hurricane evacuation route.

Texas HB2944 requires the Texas Transportation Commission to designate any portion of State Highway 87 not already designated as a hurricane evacuation route as such. The bill stipulates that this designation must occur as soon as possible after the effective date of the Act. The Act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, as outlined in Section 39, Article III of the Texas Constitution. If it does not receive the necessary vote, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.