Topic – Texas Legislature

Transportation shake up in Texas Legislature

Sen. Carona no longer Chair

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jul 19, 10.

Texas Senator John Carona has been replaced by Senator Tommy Williams (The Woodlands) as Chair of the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee.

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Terri Hall

Taxpayers lose in LBJ deal

Terri Hall, San Antonio Transportation Policy Examiner, Sep 11, 09.

Taxpayers lose in LBJ/Cintra toll road deal

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TxDOT to be extended two years without reforms

TxDOT extension approved

Steve Hawley, Jul 02, 09.

The department's sunset date will be extended to September 1, 2011, ensuring that TxDOT continues to function in its current form.

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Gov. Perry approves TxDOT rail bill

Creates long-term rail plan

Steve Hawley, Jun 29, 09.

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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H-GAC TPC

Meeting notes - June 26, 2009

Steve Hawley, Jun 26, 09.

TPC approved the Liberty County Transit Plan and heard presentations about livable centers, ARRA, the UH Transportation Plan, and state legislation.

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Gov. Perry calls special session starting July 1

TxDOT renewal on agenda

Steve Hawley, Jun 25, 09.

The special session will deal with two transportation issues and the extension of five state agencies, including TxDOT.

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Governor Perry vetoes smart growth bill

Passed unanimously in Senate

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jun 22, 09.

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

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Governor Perry vetoes Safe Passing Act

Bill had passed overwhelmingly

Steve Hawley, Jun 22, 09.

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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H-GAC TAC

Meeting notes - June 17, 2009

Steve Hawley, Jun 17, 09.

TAC approved the Liberty County Transit Plan and heard presentations on ARRA projects, air quality, livable centers, traffic safety, and U of H transportation.

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Local-option bill rejected for final time

Carona: Fee is "essential"

Steve Hawley, Jun 03, 09.

The bill's third and final iteration, which its sponsor called "essential" to funding transportation in Texas, was removed from the TxDOT bill on Saturday.

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