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Texas House Bill HB3238

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3238

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the use of certain revenue from oversize and overweight vehicle permits for the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.

Impact

As a state-level legislative measure, HB 3238 aims to influence the management of funds connected to vehicle permits which directly affects transportation policies. By designating specific amounts from permit fees to be funneled into the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund, the bill could potentially increase state investments in rail infrastructure. The implications of this bill may also resonate with local communities as improvements in rail systems could enhance transportation efficiency and connectivity, critical to both economic and social activities within the state.

Summary

House Bill 3238 proposes amendments related to the allocation of revenue derived from oversize and overweight vehicle permits specifically for the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. The bill seeks to refine the existing framework for how fees collected through the issuance of these permits are divided between the general revenue fund and the dedicated rail improvement fund. The overarching intention of the bill is to enhance the financial resources available to support rail infrastructure projects throughout Texas, thereby facilitating smoother transportation networks.

Contention

While there is no prominent contention noted within the provided discussions surrounding HB 3238, aspects regarding fiscal priorities and allocations can often provoke debate. Stakeholders in transportation and local governance may have varying perspectives on whether the prioritization of rail improvement funding aligns with broader transportation and economic development goals. The balance of funding between general revenues and specific allocations for rail improvements is likely a point of discussion while considering long-term transportation strategies in Texas.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1418

Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

TX HB2207

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, the property tax relief fund, and the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.

TX HB3461

Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

TX HB718

Relating to the issuance of certain tags, permits, and license plates authorizing the movement of vehicles and the transfer and renewal of certain license plates.

TX HB1888

Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

TX SB1741

Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in Webb County.

TX HJR27

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

TX HB1939

Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in Webb County.

TX HB3297

Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.

TX SB1508

Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.