Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2612 by Flynn (Relating to prohibitions and restrictions on using county roads in certain circumstances.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 251 of the Transportation Code to provide that a road supervisor may prohibit or restrict the use of a road or a section of a road by a vehicle that will unduly damage the road under specified circumstances, if an alternative, more suitable road is available within the county at the time. A person required to operate or move a vehicle or other object on an alternate route would not be liable for damage sustained by the road, including a bridge, unless the act or omission resulting in the damage constitutes wanton, willful, and intentional misconduct; or gross negligence.
Local Government Impact
There could be a negative fiscal impact to a county for damage caused to a road or a bridge by a motor vehicle operator that is required to use an alternate route under specified circumstances; however, the amounts would vary depending on the amount of incidences, and road or bridge repair costs incurred.