SB 1074
Zaffirini Bill Extends One Toll Deal Up To 20 Years
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
Both charges, and why
Carve-out
THE TEXT
…“to Interstate Highway 10 (Segments 5 and 6) to extend the term of”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill requires the state to extend one specific private toll contract on one stretch of highway, which is a benefit to a single uniquely described company. The price is left to whatever the department and the company agree on.
Carve-outCaption mismatch
THE TEXT
…“the agreement for up to 20 additional years if the amendment:”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption sells the bill as helping non-toll projects. The main operative act is a mandatory extension of a private toll concession by up to 20 years, which the caption does not mention.
Caption mismatchInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130 to facilitate nontolled transportation projects.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Caption: nontolled projects. Bill: a toll concession extension, priced at whatever TxDOT and the company agree on.
The bill orders the Texas Department of Transportation to amend its existing private toll-road deal for State Highway 130 Segments 5 and 6 so the deal can run up to 20 more years. The private company that holds that deal must pay the state something in return, in a manner or amount the department and the company agree on, and that money must go to non-toll road projects between I-35 and SH 130 in the affected counties, with county approval. On the ground, one private operator keeps its toll concession for up to two extra decades, local non-toll projects get a new funding source, and the department reports to lawmakers by December 1, 2026.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Feb 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB1074 · 2025-02-03
SOLD BY
ITEM
relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130 to facilitate nontolled transportation projects.
WHAT IT DOES
Caption: nontolled projects. Bill: a toll concession extension, priced at whatever TxDOT and the company agree on.
The bill orders the Texas Department of Transportation to amend its existing private toll-road deal for State Highway 130 Segments 5 and 6 so the deal can run up to 20 more years. The private company that holds that deal must pay the state something in return, in a manner or amount the department and the company agree on, and that money must go to non-toll road projects between I-35 and SH 130 in the affected counties, with county approval. On the ground, one private operator keeps its toll concession for up to two extra decades, local non-toll projects get a new funding source, and the department reports to lawmakers by December 1, 2026.
CHARGES
[x] CARVE-OUTanalysis confidence 65%
THE TEXT
…“to Interstate Highway 10 (Segments 5 and 6) to extend the term of”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill requires the state to extend one specific private toll contract on one stretch of highway, which is a benefit to a single uniquely described company. The price is left to whatever the department and the company agree on.
[x] CAPTION MISMATCHanalysis confidence 50%
THE TEXT
…“the agreement for up to 20 additional years if the amendment:”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption sells the bill as helping non-toll projects. The main operative act is a mandatory extension of a private toll concession by up to 20 years, which the caption does not mention.
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Transportation
FILED UNDER
THE TEXT
…“amend a comprehensive development agreement entered into on or”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill requires the state to extend a private operator's existing toll-road contract on one highway segment, with the payment set by negotiation between the department and the operator.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Killam Development Ltd.$72,700.00
Killam Development Ltd.
$72,700.00
- Cash
- $10,000.00
- Paid by others
- $62,700.00
- Total
- $72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$60,000.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Killam Development Ltd.
$72,700.00
- Cash
- $10,000.00
- Paid by others
- $62,700.00
- Total
- $72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Feb 3, 2025
02/24/2025 S Referred to Transportation
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · Transportation · Final status: Died in committee
Companion
HB 2876 by Gerdes (identical)
Subjects
Highways
State Finances--Management & Control
TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Text
The text as introduced · 323 words
89R9815 CXP-D By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 1074 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130 to facilitate nontolled transportation projects. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 223.208, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsections (i), (j), and (k) to read as follows: (i) Notwithstanding Subsection (h), the department shall amend a comprehensive development agreement entered into on or before March 22, 2007, for State Highway 130 from U.S. Highway 183 to Interstate Highway 10 (Segments 5 and 6) to extend the term of the agreement for up to 20 additional years if the amendment: (1) outlines the public benefit to be derived from extending the term; and (2) requires the private participant to provide consideration in the manner or amount agreed to by the department and the private participant in accordance with the requirements of the amendment. (j) Any funds received under Subsection (i)(2) must be used by the department, or on behalf of the department using the department's procurement process, for the design, financing, construction, maintenance, and operation of nontolled transportation projects between Interstate Highway 35 and State Highway 130 to be located wholly or partly in a county in which the project that is the subject of the comprehensive development agreement described by Subsection (i) is located. Each nontolled transportation project under this subsection must be approved by the county in which the project is located before the expenditure of funds by the department or on the department's behalf. (k) Not later than December 1, 2026, the department shall report on the implementation of the amendment to the comprehensive development agreement described by Subsection (i) to the presiding officer of each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the department. This subsection expires September 1, 2027. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.