SB 1555 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.

SB 1555 establishes a state grant program to fund railroad grade separation projects at local road and pedestrian crossings not on state highways. Local governments (cities, counties) can apply for grants to build overpasses or underpasses at these intersections to improve safety and reduce traffic conflicts. The program requires at least 10% of project costs from non-state sources (like local funds or federal grants), prohibits using state highway funds for these grants, and mandates that recipients partner with the Texas Department of Transportation to manage construction. Signed into law on May 24, 2025, this policy directly affects communities with railroad crossings near public roads or sidewalks.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Signed May 24, 2025
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Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · May 24, 2025
MODERATE
The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, adding official signatures, voting records, and certification statements. No substantive policy changes were made to the grant program's eligibility, funding rules, or implementation requirements.
TECHNICAL

Added enrolled version header, bill number formatting, and official certification signatures from Senate and House leadership.

Added voting records showing Senate passage (31-0) and House passage (101-17) with dates.

Added Governor approval section with signature lines and date fields.

Removed draft formatting markers, line numbers, and placeholder text used in the engrossed version.

Floor votes · House May 9, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
50
Key actions
15
Committee
10
May 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 9, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (112-23-8)
house
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from subcommittee
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
7 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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