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SB 35

Relating to the selection, prioritization, construction, and funding of transportation projects.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Tom Craddick and 3 co-sponsors

SB 35 overhauls Texas transportation project selection and funding priorities, reshaping how state infrastructure dollars are allocated among competing regional and infrastructure needs.

Placed on General State Calendar
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Bill Summary · SB 35

Legislative bill overview

SB 35 modifies how Texas selects, prioritizes, constructs, and funds transportation projects across the state. The bill restructures the framework governing which projects receive state funding and in what order, affecting both urban and rural infrastructure development. This represents a significant shift in how the Texas Department of Transportation and related agencies allocate billions in transportation dollars.

Why is this important

Transportation funding decisions directly impact economic development, congestion, regional growth patterns, and quality of life for Texas residents. How projects are prioritized determines whether funding flows to major metropolitan corridors, rural connectivity, maintenance of existing infrastructure, or new expansions. These choices have lasting effects on property values, commute times, business competitiveness, and interstate commerce.

Potential points of contention

  • Regional equity concerns: Changes to prioritization formulas may shift funding away from certain regions toward others, creating winners and losers across different parts of Texas
  • Urban vs. rural balance: Allocation methodology could advantage high-density areas over sparsely populated regions, or vice versa, affecting access and economic opportunity
  • Maintenance vs. expansion debate: Whether funding emphasizes fixing aging infrastructure versus building new capacity affects long-term system sustainability and political constituencies

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

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