81R3249 JTS-D
By: McClendon H.B. No. 2418
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the coordination of the planning, construction,
operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system by
the Texas Department of Transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 201, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Sections 201.6012 and 201.6013 to read as
follows:
Sec. 201.6012. COORDINATION OF STATEWIDE PASSENGER RAIL
SYSTEM. To facilitate the development and interconnectivity of
rail systems in this state, the department shall coordinate
activities regarding the planning, construction, operation, and
maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system. The department
shall coordinate with other entities involved with passenger rail
systems, including governmental entities, private entities, and
nonprofit corporations.
Sec. 201.6013. LONG-TERM PLAN FOR STATEWIDE PASSENGER RAIL
SYSTEM. The department shall prepare and update annually a
long-term plan for a statewide passenger rail system. Information
contained in the plan must include:
(1) a description of existing and proposed passenger
rail systems;
(2) information regarding the status of passenger rail
systems under construction;
(3) an analysis of potential interconnectivity
difficulties;
(4) ridership projections for proposed passenger rail
projects; and
(5) ridership statistics for existing passenger rail
systems.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.