S.B. No. 1719
AN ACT
relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the
Texas Department of Transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 223, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 223.2012 to read as follows:
Sec. 223.2012. NO EFFECT ON DEPARTMENT OBLIGATIONS. Any
authority for the department to enter into a comprehensive
development agreement relating to improvements to Grand Parkway
(State Highway 99) does not affect the obligation of the department
to comply with the applicable requirements of an agreement entered
into under Section 228.0111 in connection with the Grand Parkway
project, including complying with the terms and conditions for the
development, construction, and operation of the Grand Parkway that
are prescribed in such an agreement.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2011.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1719 passed the Senate on
April 7, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1719 passed the House on
May 20, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 148, Nays 1, one
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor