Bill: HB 1968, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Transportation
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Armando Martinez
Bill Caption
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to allow the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) or a regional mobility authority to enter into one or more development agreements relating to improvements to Farm-to-Market
106 and the Farm-to-Market 1925.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This legislation is procedural in nature, authorizing two privatized road projects (likely toll roads), but does not weigh in favor or against the principles we utilize when providing bill analysis. We remain neutral.