Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for transit-oriented projects.
HJR 58 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas to use money from the state highway fund - currently dedicated to roads - for transit-oriented projects like bus rapid transit hubs or light rail stations near transit stops. The amendment would require voter approval in the November 2025 election and would only take effect for state fiscal years starting September 2027. It modifies the Texas Constitution to explicitly permit highway fund revenues (from motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees) to fund transit infrastructure alongside traditional road projects. The change does not alter current highway fund allocations for road construction or maintenance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Total actions
7
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2
Committee
3
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Bucy
DDemocratic
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