TITLE: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain revenue collected by a public entity from the use of a tolled highway project in this state to be used only for roadways.

SUMMARY: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain revenue collected by a public entity from the use of a tolled highway project in this state to be used only for roadways.

FULL TEXT:
82(R) SJR 13-House Committee Report version-Bill Text 82R28588 JTS-D By: Harris, Davis, Shapiro S.J.R. No. 13 (Phillips) Substitute the following for S.J.R. No. 13: No. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain revenue collected by a public entity from the use of a tolled highway project in this state to be used only for roadways. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article VIII, Texas Constitution, is amended by adding Section 7-c to read as follows: Sec. 7-c. Revenue collected by a public entity from the use of a tolled highway project in this state, other than an international bridge, that is not dedicated to repayment of debt for the project may be used only for the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of roadways. SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 8, 2011. The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The constitutional amendment requiring certain revenue collected by a public entity from the use of a tolled highway project in this state to be used only for roadways."