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State lawmakers are trying to put a leash on how Harris County spends its extra toll road cash. This could shake up how we fund local road projects and bridge repairs across the county.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
It could force the county to rethink its budget, potentially slowing down or canceling planned road improvements.
State-level officials looking to exert more control over local county spending and fiscal policy.
Local commuters and county planners who rely on that toll money to fix potholes and keep traffic moving.
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