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HB 904

Relating to the prohibition of tolls on portions of State Highway 146 and State Highway 99.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 1 co-sponsor

HB 904 prohibits tolls on State Highways 146 and 99 in Texas, eliminating dedicated highway funding revenue and potentially shifting costs to general transportation budgets.

Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker
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Bill Summary · HB 904

Legislative bill overview

HB 904 proposes to prohibit toll implementation on specified portions of State Highway 146 and State Highway 99 in Texas. The bill would restrict the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and regional toll authorities from collecting tolls on these highway segments, potentially affecting future revenue generation for highway maintenance and expansion.

Why is this important

Toll roads generate substantial revenue for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, particularly in congested areas. Prohibiting tolls on these specific highways could impact funding for road improvements, shift maintenance costs to the general transportation budget, or create disparities if tolls remain in effect on adjacent highway segments serving similar purposes.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding implications: Removing toll authority eliminates dedicated revenue streams that may have been planned for specific highway improvements, forcing reallocation from other transportation projects or general revenue
  • Regional equity concerns: Neighboring toll roads or highways may continue charging tolls, raising questions about fairness and whether this creates inconsistent user fees across similar infrastructure
  • TxDOT operational constraints: The bill limits transportation authority flexibility to manage congestion and fund improvements through market-based pricing mechanisms that are increasingly used for traffic management

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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