HOUSE BILL 1621 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Coleman |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Gallegos |
House Bill 1621 amends the Transportation Code to require the principal municipality in each metropolitan rapid transit authority, regional transportation authority, and county mass transit authority to appoint at least one member to the authority's board who will represent the interests of the transportation disadvantaged. The bill requires municipal transit department boards to consider the interests of the transportation disadvantaged in making decisions. The bill defines "transportation disadvantaged" to mean the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals.