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  89R9836 JRR-D     By: Martinez H.B. No. 3544       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of   Transportation highway projects.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 201.611, Transportation Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 201.611.  [ COORDINATION OF ] FLOOD CONTROL. (a)  In the   construction of its highway projects, the department shall :                 (1)   coordinate with local flood control authorities to   minimize the impact of flooding ; and                 (2)     add stormwater outfalls and other appropriate   flood control measures to the project .           (b)     In adding flood control measures under Subsection   (a)(2), the department shall take into consideration existing,   proposed, and expected roadways in reasonable proximity to the   highway project.            SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.