The bill requires TxDOT to create a long-term rail plan and to coordinate the implementation of a statewide passenger rail system.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed a bill that would have agencies work together to advise the legislature on ways to plan for the State's growth
Perry vetoed a popular bill to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers, and others, as he believes it improperly placed responsibility on drivers.
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