RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF TOLL LANES OR TOLL ROADS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY 

Whereas The Republican Party of Texas platform plank #51 supports the abolition of existing toll roads and prohibition of further construction of toll roads in our state; and 

Whereas toll operations in Texas have previously involved ownership by foreign entities; and 

Whereas in 2017, Governor Greg Abbott said that new roads in Texas will be built “without adding more toll roads; and 

Whereas also in 2017, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he “strongly support[s] efforts to reduce…reliance on toll roads”; and 

Whereas Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is plagued with complaints from Texans about “surprise billing”, poor customer service, and levying unsubstantiated financial penalties, including improperly billing disabled veterans and freezing their ability to renew their vehicle registration; and 

Whereas only one toll road in Texas has ever been converted to a free thoroughfare after construction debt has been repaid; and 

Whereas historically, the toll company contracts have involved “non compete agreements” wherein taxpayers are on the hook if any new construction of free roads interferes with toll revenue; and 

Whereas new toll lanes like those built on Mopac and in Fort Worth allow the toll collection companies to artificially inflate toll rates during peak traffic hours; and 

Whereas toll rates on existing toll roads have never reduced over time, but instead have always increased year over year; and 

Whereas a toll company like CTRMA has never conducted a “traffic and revenue study” without subsequently building a toll road or toll lanes; 

Now, be it resolved that the Williamson County Republican Party opposes the study, development, or construction of additional or new toll lanes or toll roads in our county; and 

Further, be it resolved that the Williamson County Republican Party urges elected officials in our cities, municipalities and county to commit to keeping all existing and future roadways and lanes non-tolled. 

Adopted this 15th day of April 2025 by the Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee. 

Michelle Evans

Williamson County Republican Party Chairman