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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 2651

House Author:  Allen et al.

Effective:  9-1-11

Senate Sponsor:  Ellis


            House Bill 2651 amends the Transportation Code to impose a deadline by which a provider of public transportation services designed for people with disabilities must determine if a person who resides outside the provider's service area but who is visiting within the service area is eligible to use the services. The deadline is set at not later than two business days after the date the visitor gives notice and submits the required documentation.