Texas SB2725 allows municipalities to set lower speed limits on non-state highways if deemed unsafe, exempting residence districts from engineering.

Texas SB2725 amends the Transportation Code to give municipalities the authority to set lower speed limits on highways not part of the state highway system. The new limit must be at least 20 miles per hour and is enacted if the current speed limit is deemed unreasonable or unsafe. Notably, municipalities do not need to conduct engineering or traffic investigations to lower speed limits in residential areas. The new speed limit becomes effective upon posting signs, with specific placement rules for residential districts.

Texas SB2725 allows municipalities to set lower speed limits on non-state highways if deemed unsafe, exempting residence districts from engineering.

Texas SB2725 amends the Transportation Code to give municipalities the authority to set lower speed limits on highways not part of the state highway system. The new limit must be at least 20 miles per hour and is enacted if the current speed limit is deemed unreasonable or unsafe. Notably, municipalities do not need to conduct engineering or traffic investigations to lower speed limits in residential areas. The new speed limit becomes effective upon posting signs, with specific placement rules for residential districts.