Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.

HB 5253 allows Texas cities to set lower speed limits (minimum 25 mph) on non-state highways within residential districts without conducting engineering studies. It requires simplified signage (one entrance sign per district instead of block-by-block) and mandates annual public reporting by cities on traffic citations, warnings, and speed-related collisions for these zones. The bill directly affects municipalities managing local street speed limits and takes effect September 1, 2025. Key provisions include removing engineering study requirements for residential areas and establishing standardized data reporting to the state.