87R11441 SRA-D
By: Powell S.B. No. 1685
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered
into for transportation projects in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY ON COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
(a) In this Act:
(1) "Comprehensive development agreement" has the
meaning assigned by Section 223.201, Transportation Code.
(2) "Department" means the Texas Department of
Transportation.
(3) "Institute" means the Texas A&M Transportation
Institute.
(b) The institute, in consultation with the department,
shall conduct a study on comprehensive development agreements
entered into for transportation projects in this state. The study
must include an analysis of:
(1) the contract provisions in comprehensive
development agreements relating to maintenance and safety; and
(2) the responsibilities of each party to the
comprehensive development agreements relating to maintenance and
safety.
SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2022, the
institute shall submit a report containing the results of the study
conducted under Section 1 of this Act to the members of the
legislature.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2021.