Texans are feeling trapped by toll roads, and state lawmakers are taking notice.
Nearly 20 bills have been proposed to reform the system, including caps on fees, decriminalizing toll fee violations, and letting the community decide where and when new toll roads are built.
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Texans are feeling trapped by toll roads, and state lawmakers are taking notice. Nearly 20 bills have been proposed to reform the system, including caps on fees, decriminalizing toll fee violations, and letting the community decide where and when new toll roads are built.
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