6/8/09-A bill died in the House that was intended to prevent transportation money from being diverted for other uses. The Senate previously approved it.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman John Carona, R-Dallas, Senate Joint Resolution 9 called for limiting the use of tax revenue from the state’s fuel taxes and taxes from the sale of lubricants for vehicles to highway use and schools. Three-fourths of the revenue would have been directed for roads with the rest going for education.
The proposed amendment to the state’s Constitution required voter approval.

3/16/09-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee is intended to prevent transportation money from being diverted for other uses.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman John Carona, R-Dallas, Senate Joint Resolution 9 would limit the use of tax revenue from the state’s fuel taxes and taxes from the sale of lubricants for vehicles to highway use and schools. Three-fourths of the revenue would be directed for roads with the rest going for education.
The proposed amendment to the state’s Constitution would require voter approval.
For bill status, call 512-463-2182. In Texas, call 877-824-7038.

12/18/08-Senate Transportation Chairman John Carona, R-Dallas, has prefiled a measure for consideration during the upcoming session that is intended to prevent transportation money from being diverted for other uses.
Senate Joint Resolution 9 would limit the use of tax revenue from the state’s fuel taxes and taxes from the sale of lubricants for vehicles to highway use and schools. Three-fourths of the revenue would be directed for roads with the rest going for education.
The proposed amendment to the state’s Constitution would require voter approval.
For bill status, call 512-463-2182. In Texas, call 877-824-7038.