HJR 58 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 3, 2025
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Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker
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Mar 3, 2025
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John Bucy
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