89R9829 MZM-D
By: Cook S.B. No. 1769
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a
private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 91, Transportation Code, is amended by
adding Subchapter G to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER G. HIGH-SPEED RAIL
Sec. 91.130. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "high-speed
rail" means intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably
expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour.
Sec. 91.131. CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL. The
department shall enter into a comprehensive development agreement
with a private entity to construct, maintain, and operate
high-speed rail connecting Houston to Austin.
SECTION 2. Section 199.003, Transportation Code, is
repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.