Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 37 proposes a constitutional amendment providing for the authorization of the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $175 million to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias. The amendment authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission, in its discretion and in consultation with the office of the governor, to determine what constitutes a border colonia for purposes of selecting the counties and projects that may receive assistance. CHAPTER 2