89R7879 SRA-F     By: Canales, Gámez H.B. No. 3849       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the program categories in the unified transportation   program.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter P, Chapter 201, Transportation Code,   is amended by adding Sections 201.9955 and 201.9956 to read as   follows:          Sec. 201.9955.  PROGRAM CATEGORY FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO   BORDER SECURITY. (a) The commission by rule shall include in the   categories established under Section 201.995(a) a category for   projects related to improving border security and establishing   international trade corridors.          (b)  The projects assigned to this category must:                (1)  provide greater security in the movement of goods   or enhance the flow of goods from an international border crossing   onto the state highway system; or                (2)  mitigate congestion affecting airports, railroad   crossings, or other transportation infrastructure located within   60 miles of an international border crossing.          Sec. 201.9956.  FUNDING FOR PROGRAM CATEGORIES CREATED BY   LAW. A category required by law to be included in the categories   established under Section 201.995(a) may only be initially   implemented if the legislature makes a specific appropriation for   the purpose of implementing the category.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.