Topic – Texas Legislature
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Survey: 85% of DFW residents favor commuter rail
Supports local-option bill
The survey, performed by HillCo Partners, was released to support the local-option bill as it comes before the Texas House.
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TxDOT reorganization bill advances in House
Would create 15 commissioners
The sunset bill, which would replace the commission with elected commissioners, contains so many amendments that even lawmakers don't understand it yet.
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DFW could fund commuter rail with 10 cent/gallon tax increase
Would fund commuter rail
The increase, which might happen if the state legislature approves the local-option bill, would fund a 200-mile commuter rail system and highway improvements.
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State Senate approves creation of high-speed rail authority
Bill goes to House
The corporation would be charged with planning and developing a 200 mph rail system connecting Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
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House leaders discussing broader local-option funding proposal
Would include every city
The proposal would allow communities statewide to raise their own gas taxes, unlike a narrower version that excludes the Houston region.
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State House considers bill to speed environmental process
Could bias review agencies?
Some groups are concerned that the bill could jeopardize the federal environmental process and bias review agencies in favor of certain transportation projects.
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State Senate approves safe passing act
Sets minimum passing distances
The bill, which must be taken up by the House, would mandate minimum passing distances near vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Local-option transportation bill passes TX Senate, excludes Houston
SB855 excludes Harris County
The bill, which excludes the Houston region, would allow 19 counties to fund transportation projects through local fees approved by voters.
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Texas House challenges TxDOT behavior
TxDOT has "lost confidence"
The Texas House of Representatives today considered a resolution chastising the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for its handling of…
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