Amend CSHB 2702 by adding the following appropriately
numbered SECTION to ARTICLE 1 of the bill and renumbering
subsequent SECTIONS accordingly:
SECTION __. Section 91.001, Transportation Code, is amended
by amending Subdivision (6) and adding Subdivision (13) to read as
follows:
(6) "Rail facility" means real or personal property,
or any interest in that property, that is determined to be necessary
or convenient for the provision of a freight or passenger rail
facility or system, including commuter rail, intercity rail, [and]
high-speed rail, and tri-track. The term includes all property or
interests necessary or convenient for the acquiring, providing,
using, or equipping of a rail facility or system, including
rights-of-way, trackwork, train controls, stations, and
maintenance facilities.
(13) "Tri-track" means a triangular monorail beam
guideway:
(A) constructed at a grade above surface modes of
transportation;
(B) for use by dual-mode vehicles capable of
using the guideway or a highway; and
(C) with entrances accessible from and exits
accessible to highways.