80R20157 MTB-D
 
  By: Ogden S.B. No. 718
 
  Substitute the following for S.B. No. 718:
 
  By:  Krusee C.S.S.B. No. 718
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the route selection for the Trans-Texas Corridor.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 227.012, Transportation Code, is amended
  to read as follows:
         Sec. 227.012.  ROUTE SELECTION. (a) The commission shall
  consider the following criteria when selecting a route for a
  segment of the Trans-Texas Corridor:
               (1)  current and projected traffic patterns;
               (2)  the safety of motorists;
               (3)  potential risks to persons from spills or
  accidents of any kind;
               (4)  environmental effects, including the effect on air
  quality;
               (5)  current and projected economic development;
               (6)  the current and projected need for additional
  transportation options; [and]
               (7)  system connectivity; and
               (8)  existing segments of the Texas Highway Trunk
  System.
         (b)  Before the 11th day after making a determination that it
  is not possible to select a route for a segment of the Trans-Texas
  Corridor that lies on the Texas Highway Trunk System, the
  commission shall file a written report of that determination and
  the reasons supporting the determination with each member of the
  legislature.
         SECTION 2.  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.