Bill

HB 13

84(R) - 2015
House Transportation
House Transportation
Transportation & Infrastructure

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Joe Pickett

Co-Author(s)

Cindy Burkett
Angie Chen Button
Giovanni Capriglione
Drew Darby
Linda Koop
Matt Krause
Marisa Marquez
Armando Martinez
Doug Miller
Rick Miller
Joe Moody
Larry Phillips
Ron Simmons
James White

Bill Caption

Relating to the funding and operations of the Texas Department of Transportation and local transportation entities.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This legislation would amend the Transportation code to initiate the following:

  • Implement reviews and update the funding categories and formulas adopted by the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) for the Unified Transportation Program (UTP).
  • Require TxDOT to seek the input of metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) and TxDOT districts in the review process.
  • Would require each MPO,and TxDOT district outside the boundaries of MPOs, to develop a 10-year plan for the use of funding allocated to the region.
  •  Require the CFO of TxDOT to prepare and publish a 10-year cash flow projection.

Vote Recommendation Notes

5/25/15 update:

This bill is substantively the same as when we reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to support this legislation.

Original chamber recommendation:

We support this legislation for its committment to personal responsibility by working to understand and establish a procedure to implement best practices, and limited government by including local municipalities to determine what is best for their regions. Under this bill, TxDOT would undergo a review process to update/create funding categories and formulas by the TTC and UTP, and would also require TxDOT to seek and implement advice or input from MPO's during this process.  Finally, this bill would require TxDOT to implement a 10-year plan for allocated funds for the projects. 

Organizations Supporting

Texas Association of Business
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Association of Realtors
Texas Public Policy Foundation

Organizations Opposed

Coalition of Texans with Disabilities