By:  Ellis                                                        S.B. No. 602
	(In the Senate - Filed February 18, 2005; March 1, 2005, read 
first time and referred to Subcommittee on Emerging Technologies 
and Economic Development; March 14, 2005, reported adversely, with 
favorable Committee Substitute to Committee on Business and 
Commerce; March 31, 2005, reported adversely, with favorable 
Committee Substitute from Committee on Business and Commerce by the 
following vote:  Yeas 9, Nays 0; March 31, 2005, sent to printer.)


COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR S.B. No. 602                                    By:  Brimer


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT


relating to the development of bicycle tourism trails in this 
state.      
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Subchapter K, Chapter 201, Transportation Code, 
is amended by adding Section 201.9025 to read as follows:
	Sec. 201.9025.  TEXAS BICYCLE TOURISM TRAILS.  (a)  The 
Texas Department of Transportation Bicycle Advisory Committee 
shall advise and make recommendations to the commission on the 
development of bicycle tourism trails in this state.  
Recommendations on bicycle tourism trails developed under this 
section:
		(1)  shall be made in consultation with the Parks and 
Wildlife Commission and the Texas Economic Development and Tourism 
Office;
		(2)  shall reflect the geography, scenery, history, and 
cultural diversity of this state;
		(3)  shall maximize federal and private sources of 
funding for the designation, construction, improvement, 
maintenance, and signage of the trails and the promotion of bicycle 
tourism; and
		(4)  may include multiuse trails to accommodate 
equestrians, pedestrians, and other nonmotorized trail users when 
practicable.
	(b)  The department may contract with a statewide bicycle 
nonprofit organization for assistance in identifying, developing, 
promoting, or coordinating agreements and participation among 
political subdivisions of this state to advance bicycle tourism 
trails.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.                           



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