88R4216 BEE-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.B. No. 5278
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study of stopped trains of excessive length that
occupy railroad grade crossings for extended periods.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) The Texas Department of Transportation shall
study the disruption to vehicular travel and access to residences
caused by stopped trains of excessive length that occupy one or more
railroad grade crossings for extended periods. The study must
address the potential impact of legislation regulating:
(1) the maximum length of trains in this state,
including the minimum number of conductors that should be required
for trains based on length; and
(2) the period of time for which a stopped train may
occupy a railroad grade crossing.
(b) Not later than March 1, 2024, the Texas Department of
Transportation shall submit to the standing committees of the
legislature having jurisdiction over railroads a report on the
findings of the study.
(c) This section expires March 2, 2024.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.