Relating to a toll-free telephone hotline established by the Texas Department of Transportation for reporting dangerous road conditions.

HB 3974 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to create and maintain a toll-free phone line for the public to report dangerous road conditions on state highways. This hotline directly affects drivers and residents who encounter hazards like potholes, debris, or unsafe intersections. TxDOT may contract with third parties to manage the hotline operations, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation establishes a new reporting mechanism but does not allocate funding or specify how TxDOT will address reported conditions.