5/18/07-A bill has died that was intended to minimize the attractiveness for groups to pursue deals with the state to build roads in return for keeping revenues.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB149 would have barred the state from entering into non-compete agreements for toll roads. The measure would have prohibited language in bond sales documents that prevent the Texas Department of Transportation from building highways that would serve as an alternative route for truckers and others who don’t want to pay tolls to reach their destination.

1/30/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee is intended to minimize the attractiveness for groups to pursue deals with the state to build roads in return for keeping revenues.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB149 would bar the state from entering into non-compete agreements for toll roads. The measure would prohibit language in bond sales documents that prevent the Texas Department of Transportation from building highways that would serve as an alternative route for truckers and others who don't want to pay tolls to reach their destination.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.