Relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of Transportation highway projects.
HB 284 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to coordinate with local flood control authorities and add flood control measures like stormwater outfalls during highway construction projects. It mandates that TxDOT consider existing, proposed, and expected roadways near a project when designing these flood controls. The bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to formalize these requirements for highway projects. It takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
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Introduced Aug 6, 2025
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