Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.

HB 5346 establishes rules for when tolls must end on Texas toll roads. It requires tolls to stop automatically once a project’s costs are paid (via bond repayment or a trust fund), making the road part of the state highway system without tolls. Toll project entities may request a 5-year toll extension if voters approve it in an election held before the toll cessation date. This directly affects toll road operators, drivers using these roads, and local counties where toll projects are located. The bill creates a clear process for toll cessation or extension while ensuring voter input for any toll extension.