Many of the nation’s tollways operate in a handful of states. Unlike other states, Texas lags behind in toll discount programs.Dallas activists say the amendment proposed by the city’s attorney’s office is going too far; the city attorney declined comment.
For more than 30 years, Downwinders At Risk has advocated for clean air in underserved communities. The group has been involved in the efforts to rezone neighborhoods in industrial zones to prevent what it sees as environmental injustices.“We have no comment,” said Ariel Wallace, a public information officer with the city of Dallas, responding via email whenreached out to speak with the city’s attorney’s office. She referred a reporter to the City Plan Commission’s agenda.
The amendment proposes that if the “nonconforming fund” has insufficient money, the application shall be deemed incomplete. If sufficient funds are available, the board shall hold a public hearing to determine whether the continued operation of the business will hurt nearby properties.