By: Phillips H.B. No. 3089
 
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the definition of a roadway.
       BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
       SECTION 1.  Chapter 552, Transportation Code, is amended by
adding Section 552.0071(g) to read as follows:
       Sec. 552.0071(g).  For purposes of a solicitation under
Section 552.0071(a), a roadway is defined to include the roadbed,
shoulder, median, curbs, safety zones, sidewalks and utility
easements located adjacent to or near the roadway.
       SECTION 2.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution.  If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2007.