By Gutierrez H.B. No. 1750 77R4032 DWS-D A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 1-1 AN ACT 1-2 relating to use of intelligent transportation systems at certain 1-3 transportation facilities. 1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 1-5 SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 201, Transportation Code, is 1-6 amended by adding Section 201.614 to read as follows: 1-7 Sec. 201.614. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. (a) The 1-8 department shall study the feasibility of use of Intelligent 1-9 Transportation Systems for Commercial Vehicle Operations (ITS/CVO) 1-10 at international bridges, other appropriate locations at ports of 1-11 entry from Mexico, and vehicle weight facilities operated by the 1-12 state. The study must include an analysis of the costs and benefits 1-13 of use of the systems, including the costs of any necessary 1-14 infrastructure improvements and of maintenance of the systems. In 1-15 conducting the study, the department shall consult with customs 1-16 brokers, freight forwarders, and domestic and Mexican motor 1-17 carriers. 1-18 (b) To the extent the department considers appropriate based 1-19 on the results of the study, the department shall implement the use 1-20 of Intelligent Transportation Systems for Commercial Vehicle 1-21 Operations (ITS/CVO). The department shall coordinate with 1-22 transportation officials of other jurisdictions to develop 1-23 interoperability standards for the systems. 1-24 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2001.