Amend CSHB 3588 by adding the following appropriately
numbered ARTICLE and SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequent
ARTICLES and SECTIONS accordingly:
ARTICLE ___. BRIDGE OVER THE RIO GRANDE
SECTION __.01. Section 201.612, Transportation Code, is
amended by amending Subsections (a) and (b) and adding Subsection
(g) to read as follows:
(a) A political subdivision or private entity authorized to
construct or finance the construction of a bridge over the Rio
Grande:
(1) must obtain approval from the commission and from
the United States under Subchapter IV, Chapter 11, Title 33, United
States Code, for the construction of the bridge [before requesting
approval from the United States under Subchapter IV, Chapter 11,
Title 33, United States Code]; and
(2) shall submit to the commission a report that
details the feasibility, location, economic effect, and
environmental impact of the bridge and any other information the
commission by rule may require.
(b) The [To the maximum extent practicable, the] department
shall:
(1) to the maximum extent practicable, implement the
approval process in the manner least burdensome to an applicant;
and
(2) allow an applicant to concurrently seek approval
from the commission and the United States under Subsection (a)(1).
(g) If the commission does not approve construction of the
bridge, the applicant shall withdraw the request for approval from
the United States.