BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 893
Transportation & Homeland Security
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Cities along the border are authorized to construct a railroad toll bridge. However, border counties lack similar authority. Currently, Webb County is considering development of a new rail bridge to facilitate commerce between the United States and Mexico.
As proposed, S.B. 893 grants border counties the authority to construct a railroad toll bridge and to enter into agreements with other government entities for the purpose of constructing and maintaining such a bridge.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter A, Chapter 364, Transportation Code, by adding Section 364.0001, as follows:
Sec. 364.0001. DEFINITION. Defines "bridge."
SECTION 2. Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 364, Transportation Code, by adding Section 364.025, as follows:
Sec. 364.025. AGREEMENTS RELATING TO TOLL BRIDGE. Authorizes a county to enter into and make payments under an agreement with another governmental entity for the purpose of jointly acquiring, constructing, maintaining, or operating a toll bridge. Authorizes a government entity to enter into an agreement for that purpose.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2007.