Another Texas tollway controversy brewing

However, the report also points out that, "Even if such authority is granted on the federal level, state law requires both voter and County Commissioner Court approval before any segment of an existing roadway is converted to a toll facility."

Sen. John Carona (pictured previous page) of Dallas, chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, called the recommendation "dreadful," saying he is confident lawmakers will be opposed. Carona noted the strong public opposition recently to talk of existing roadways already paid for by taxpayers being turned into tollways.