STATE LEGISLATURE

Texans could soon know more about how much money their toll agencies spend after debt and maintenance costs are paid

The legislation wouldn't remove tolls from roads that have had their construction costs paid off. But its author calls the required disclosure of revenues and expenses an act of transparency.

By ARYA SUNDARAM, The Texas Tribune
Posted 5/8/19

The Texas House isn’t yet ready to remove tolls from roads whose construction costs have been paid off. But lawmakers in the lower chamber just passed a bill lauded by toll critics that would shine …

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