85R10651 MTB-D
By: Wu H.B. No. 1447
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 1447:
By: Fallon C.S.H.B. No. 1447
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the creation of a certificate program to promote travel
to and throughout this state; authorizing fees.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 204, Transportation Code, is amended by
adding Section 204.012 to read as follows:
Sec. 204.012. TRAVEL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. (a) The
department by rule shall create and implement a travel certificate
program that includes issuance of a certificate by the department
to an individual for visiting various locations in this state.
(b) The program under Subsection (a) must include:
(1) different location categories of certificates,
such as "BBQ Boss," "Beer Hall Visitor," "Historic Courthouse
Visitor," "Vineyard/Winery Visitor," "True Texan," "Beachcomber,"
"Traveler," "Museum Visitor," and "Rodeo Visitor";
(2) different levels of certificates within a location
category, such as issuance of a "Basic" certificate for visiting
locations in at least three regions of the state, issuance of an
"Advanced" certificate for visiting locations in at least five
regions of the state, and issuance of a "Master" certificate for
visiting locations in at least seven regions of the state; and
(3) on payment of a fee determined by the department,
the issuance of a certificate by the department to an individual for
a certain level within a location category.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2018.