85R10086 JAM-D
By: Oliveira H.B. No. 2198
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies
grant program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 55, Transportation Code, is amended by
adding Section 55.0031 to read as follows:
Sec. 55.0031. SEAPORT PRELIMINARY STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM.
The department by rule shall establish a program to provide grants
for use in conducting preliminary studies or obtaining permits that
may be required of the grant recipient to receive additional
financial assistance for a port security, transportation, or
facility project.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.