Texas HB542 amends the use of funds in the state highway fund, allowing them to be used for public roadways, transit-oriented projects, and.

Texas HB542 modifies the allocation and use of funds in the state highway fund. It allows these funds to be used for public roadways, transit-oriented projects, and mitigating adverse environmental effects resulting from highway construction or maintenance. The bill also specifies that certain gasoline tax revenues be allocated to the available school fund, state highway fund, and county and road district highway fund. The changes take effect on September 1, 2027, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.

Texas HB542 amends the use of funds in the state highway fund, allowing them to be used for public roadways, transit-oriented projects, and.

Texas HB542 modifies the allocation and use of funds in the state highway fund. It allows these funds to be used for public roadways, transit-oriented projects, and mitigating adverse environmental effects resulting from highway construction or maintenance. The bill also specifies that certain gasoline tax revenues be allocated to the available school fund, state highway fund, and county and road district highway fund. The changes take effect on September 1, 2027, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.