Bill: SB 1834, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Transportation
2nd Chamber Committee
House Transportation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Dawn Buckingham
Sponsor(s)
Scott Cosper
Bill Caption
Relating to the allocation of revenue from certain penalties for transportation project delays.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1834 would require the Texas Department of Transportation to "establish a system to
track liquidated damages, including road user costs, retained by
the department associated with delayed transportation project
contracts."
Vote Recommendation Notes
SB 1834 is consistent with limited government by increasing accountability and transparency with respect to the allocation of funds associated with transportation project delays. We support SB 1834.
Organizations Supporting
Texas TURF
