Tex. Transportation Code § 362.102: COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PRIVATE TURNPIKE OR TOLL PROJECT REQUIRED.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a private entity may not construct a privately owned turnpike or toll project that connects to a road, bridge, or highway in the state highway system unless the commission approves the private turnpike or toll project as provided by this subchapter. Before the commission may approve a private turnpike or toll project, the commission must hold a public meeting concerning the project in the region in which the project will be located.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1247 (H.B. 565), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2015.