Issue Position: Transportation

Issue Position

This session, the Legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 5 which proposed a constitutional amendment to take effect in 2018 that will dedicate a portion of general sales tax revenue to the State Highway Fund. This proposition dedicates up to $2.5 billion annually to the State Highway Fund as well as provides a stable revenue source to address the state's transportation needs without raising taxes or fees. The use of these funds for toll roads is prohibited.

Legislators passed House Bill 20 which will provide necessary oversight, transparency, and accountability to ensure the Texas Department od Transportation maximizes the effectiveness of the resources taxpayers have provided. House Bill 20 also requires TxDOT to develop a performance-based planning and programming process that will allow the legislature to assess how the Department is achieving required goals.

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