SRC-ARR H.B. 1918 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1918 By: Oliveira (Shapleigh) Border Affairs - Special 5/12/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, Section 201.601, Transportation Code, calls for a statewide transportation plan which incorporates all facets of transportation. Bordering the Future, a report published in July 1998 by the comptroller's office, recommended the creation of a State Transportation Council to develop a plan to improve transportation facilities for the benefit of the state's economy. H.B. 1918 sets forth requirements for the Texas Department of Transportation planning of multimodal and intermodal transportation. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1918 sets forth requirements for the Texas Department of Transportation planning of multimodal and intermodal transportation. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 201D, Transportation Code, by adding Section 201.208, as follows: Sec. 201.208. INTERMODAL PLANNING FUNCTION. Provides that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is designated as the state's planning agency for intermodal transportation, including highways, airports, railroads, and seaports for purposes of federal law. SECTION 2. Amends Section 201.601, Transportation Code, to require TxDOT to develop a statewide transportation plan that meets the requirements of 23 U.S.C. Section 135, as amended, and contains all modes of transportation, including farm-to-market roads. Requires TxDOT, in developing the plan to take certain actions. Deletes text requiring the TXDOT to seek options. SECTION 3. Amends Chapter 201H, Transportation Code, by adding Section 201.613, as follows: Sec. 201.613. TRANSPORTATION PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Defines "border region." Sets forth the composition and requirements of the transportation plan advisory committee. SECTION 4. Requires TxDOT to complete the plan required by Section 201.601, Transportation Code, not later than January 1, 2001, and submit the plan to the governor. SECTION 5. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 6. Emergency clause.