Bill: SB 981, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Transportation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Lois Kolkhorst
Bill Caption
Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 981 would require a private entity that constructs a high-speed rail facility to make that facility compatible with more than one type of train technology.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Requiring a private company to develop projects so as to allow competitors to use their project as well is not only contrary to principle of free markets but it is also a burdensome government mandate that violates our principles of limited government. It is foreseeable that such a mandate would drive up construction costs and ultimately drive up ticket prices for consumers. For these reasons, we oppose SB 981.
Organizations Supporting
Texans for Toll-free Highways
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas TURF
Organizations Opposed
City of Dallas
Texas Association of Business
