Relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of Transportation highway projects.

HB 244 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to coordinate with local flood control authorities during highway construction to minimize flooding impacts and add stormwater outfalls or other flood control measures to projects. It specifically directs TxDOT to consider existing, proposed, and expected roadways near highway projects when implementing these measures. The bill directly affects TxDOT and local flood control entities, mandating concrete coordination and infrastructure changes during highway planning. This amendment to Transportation Code Section 201.611 takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.