6/4/07-A bill died in the Senate Finance Committee that would have given local governments an opportunity to generate additional dollars for roads.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB257 would have allowed an extra penny to be added to local sales taxes for transportation projects.

2/16/07-A bill in the Senate Finance Committee would give local governments an opportunity to generate additional dollars for roads.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB257 would allow an extra penny to be added to local sales taxes for transportation projects.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

1/30/07-Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, has introduced a bill that would give local governments an opportunity to generate additional dollars for roads.
SB257 would allow an extra penny to be added to local sales taxes for transportation projects.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.