Relating to an owner's or lessee's access to property through a Texas Department of Transportation highway right-of-way.

HB 1722 prevents the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) from restricting access to private property owned or leased by individuals, provided the property meets three specific conditions: it's located within a TxDOT-acquired highway right-of-way, can only be accessed through that right-of-way, and was constructed before TxDOT assumed control of the area. The bill does not stop TxDOT from acquiring such property through purchase, condemnation, or other legal means authorized under existing law. It takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects property owners or lessees whose access to their land is currently restricted by TxDOT due to highway right-of-way boundaries.