Amend CSHB 300, Article 2, of the bill, appropriately 
numbered to read as follows and renumbering subsequent sections 
accordingly:
	SECTION 2.____ Chapter 221, Transportation Code is amended by 
adding Section 221.004 to read as follows:
	SECTION 221.004 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY. The Department shall 
conduct an economic impact study of a proposed highway construction 
project upon the receipt of a written request of a legislator who 
represents the area affected by the project.  At a minimum, the 
study must include: 1) the average gross annual income of residents 
living within 5 miles adjacent to the proposed project; 2) for a 
toll-related project, the average annual cost to each licensed 
driver residing within 5 miles adjacent to the proposed project; 3) 
the number of permanent jobs that will be created or lost by the 
development and proposed use of the project; 4) the number of 
businesses existing within 5 miles adjacent to the proposed project 
that will be affected by the development and proposed use of the 
project; 5) the projected total loss or gain in revenue of the 
businesses identified in Subdivision 4; and 6) other pertinent data 
as determined by the Department.