HB 5300, titled the Dr. Michael James Babineaux Act, creates a High Injury Network Project under the Texas A&M Transportation Institute to identify and address high-risk roadway segments. It mandates the development of an interactive map ranking public roadway segments based on crash costs, injuries, and fatalities. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) must develop intervention strategies for the most dangerous segments and can partner with local governments to implement safety measures. The bill also allows for the designation of Highway Safety Corridors, where fines for traffic offenses will be doubled. Certain safety measures can be implemented without requiring environmental reviews or public input.