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Senate Bill 312 |
Senate Author: Nichols et al. |
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Effective: See below |
House Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry et al. |
Senate Bill 312 amends the Government Code and Transportation Code to revise provisions relating to the administration and operation of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and to continue TxDOT until September 1, 2029. The bill revises requirements relating to TxDOT strategic planning functions, including the statewide transportation plan, the long-term plan for a statewide passenger rail system, the unified transportation program, and TxDOT district project portfolios. The bill revises provisions relating to contractor performance for state highway projects and provides for the coordination of TxDOT with municipalities for highway closures during certain periods. The bill revises provisions relating to the use and operation of toll projects and systems in Texas, including turnpikes and toll projects of regional tollway authorities and regional mobility authorities. The bill repeals provisions establishing and administering the State Aircraft Pooling Board and updates related provisions to reflect the transfer to TxDOT of the board's powers and duties. The bill includes additional requirements for the long-range plan for the state aircraft pool and provides for the inclusion of capital aircraft replacement costs in rates for interagency aircraft services. The bill is effective September 1, 2017, except for a provision requiring a law enforcement officer's written vehicle accident report to be filed electronically, which is effective September 1, 2019.