Texas Administrative Code
Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 25 - TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Subchapter C - CONGESTION MITIGATION FACILITIES
Section 25.42 - Development of HOV, Exclusive, and Toll Lanes
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Criteria. The department may expend funds to perform studies and analyses of project alternatives that include the development of an HOV (including a HOT lane), toll, or exclusive lane on the state highway system for the purposes of congestion mitigation as described under this subchapter. In performing studies and project planning, the department will consider whether a potential HOV, toll, or exclusive lane will:
(b) Project development. After completion of all necessary studies and project planning, the department will submit a proposal to the commission requesting the designation of one or more lanes on a state highway facility as dedicated HOV, toll, or exclusive lanes, and requesting approval to design and construct an HOV, toll, or exclusive lane project. In determining whether to make a designation and grant approval, the commission will consider the criteria prescribed in subsection (a) of this section. As part of the designation and approval process, the commission will consider the studies and planning documents prepared by the department under subsection (a) of this section.