Amend CSSB 1499 in SECTION 1 by adding a new Sec. 223.178 to 
the proposed Subchapter E, Transportation Code to read as follows:
	Sec. 223.178.  FURTHER LIMITATION.  (a)  Before December 1, 
2009, the department may not use design-build contracts under this 
subchapter for more than 24 projects.
	(b)  The amount of money disbursed by the department from all 
sources during a federal fiscal year to pay the costs of contracts 
under this section may not exceed fifteen percent of the obligation 
authority under the federal aid highway program that is distributed 
to the state for the fiscal year.