By: Nichols S.B. No. 2187
(Canales)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to passenger transportation on state aircraft.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2205.036(c), Government Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(c) The department may not provide aircraft transportation
to a destination unless:
(1) the destination is not served by a commercial
carrier;
(2) the aircraft transportation is the most
cost-effective travel arrangement in accordance with Section
660.007(a);
(3) the time required to use a commercial carrier
interferes with passenger obligations;
(4) a representative of the Department of Public
Safety determines that security concerns for a passenger warrant
the use of a state aircraft;
(5) the number of passengers traveling makes the use
of a state aircraft cost-effective; or
(6) [(4)] emergency circumstances necessitate the use
of a state aircraft.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.