Bill

HB 1394

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

Vote Recommendation

Yes
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  • Positive
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Author(s)

DeWayne Burns

Co-Author(s)

Linda Koop
John Wray

Bill Caption

Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This legislation would amend the Transportation Code to state that a county not currently part of the regional tollway authority would become part of the authority on a date determined by the authority based on certain recorded toll collections from residents of the county or by the population of the county. The bill further provides for the creation of an advisory committee to "advise the board of directors of the authority on matters related to projects located in counties that are not part of the authority".

Vote Recommendation Notes

This legislation would set up a process for a county affected by a toll road to become a part of the regional tollway authority. This would enable counties affected by toll roads but not yet members of the authority to gain a voice on behalf of the citizens of those counties. This is beneficial for limited government and for the property rights of the citizens of the relevant counties.