Bill

SB 1838

87(R) - 2021
Senate Transportation
Senate Transportation

Companion Bill

HB 3893

Contact the Author

Sarah Eckhardt

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Sarah Eckhardt

Bill Caption

Relating to the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1838 would grant the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority the subsurface strata below the surface of the property leased to the City of Austin for a period of 99 years. The lease for subsurface and access rights would be in addition to and separate from the existing lease to operate a public park on the surface of the property.

The Metro would be able to use this subsurface for the use of a public transportation subway, railway, and any necessary transportation facilities and related retail shops. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Granting a lease for the subsurface strata of a property already leased to the City of Austin does not conflict with our liberty principles, therefore Texas Action remains neutral on SB 1838.

Contact the Author

Sarah Eckhardt