This law would change how Texas checks if new highways harm the environment in big cities. Before building roads, the state would have to study how they might affect air, water, and neighborhoods. This helps make sure new roads are built in ways that protect people's health and the places where they live.
This policy strengthens community voices in transportation decisions by ensuring thorough environmental reviews before highway construction. Residents gain greater protection from air pollution and environmental harm, while having more opportunities to participate in planning decisions that affect their neighborhoods and daily commutes.
Introduced
January 21, 2025
Latest Action
Referred to Committee on Transportation
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