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	Amend CSHB 300, 81st Legislative Session, on page 104, after 
line 24 and before line 25, by adding an appropriately numbered 
section of the bill to read as follows:
	Chapter 451, Title 6, Subtitle K, Transportation Code, is 
amended by adding an appropriately lettered Subchapter and 
appropriately numbered Section references relating to the 
expansion of powers of a metropolitan rapid transit authority, to 
read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER [____].  ADDITIONAL POWERS OF RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY
	Sec. 451.901.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this subchapter:                   
		(1)  "Authority" means a rapid transit authority 
created under this chapter.
		(2)  "Board" means the governing body of the authority.                
		(3)  "Comprehensive transportation system" means a 
transportation project or combination of transportation projects 
designated as a system by the board of an authority.
		(4)  "Transportation project" means                                    
			(A)  the design, construction, extension, 
expansion, improvement, reconstruction, alteration, acquisition, 
financing, and maintenance of mass transit, light rail, commuter 
rail, intercity municipal rail, freight rail, fixed guideways, 
traffic management systems, bus ways, bus lanes, technologically 
advanced bus transit vehicles and systems, bus rapid transit 
vehicles and systems, passenger amenities, transit centers, 
stations, parking facilities and payment mechanisms, sidewalks, 
bicycle lanes, electronic transit-related information, fare 
collection and operating systems, high occupancy vehicle lanes, 
bridges, traffic signal prioritization and coordination systems, 
monitoring systems, tracks and rail line, switching and signaling 
equipment, operating equipment, depots, locomotives, rolling 
stock, maintenance facilities, other real and personal property 
associated with a rail operation and transit-oriented development, 
and other comprehensive advanced transportation facilities, 
equipment, operations, comprehensive transportation systems, and 
services, including planning, feasibility studies, operations, and 
professional and other services in connection with those 
facilities, equipment, operations, comprehensive transportation 
systems, and services; and
			(B)  the design, construction, extension, 
expansion, improvement, reconstruction, alteration, acquisition, 
financing, and maintenance of:
				(i)  streets, roads, highways, high 
occupancy vehicle lanes, toll lanes, turnpike projects, pedestrian 
or bicycle facilities, bridges, grade separations, parking 
facilities and payment mechanisms, and infrastructure designed to 
improve mobility;
				(ii)  traffic signal prioritization and 
street lighting;           
				(iii)  monitoring systems;                                           
				(iv)  other mobility enhancement facilities, 
equipment, systems, and services, including drainage improvements 
or drainage related measures reasonable and necessary for the 
effective use of the transportation facility being constructed or 
maintained;
				(v)  an intermodal hub, air quality 
improvement initiative, and public utility facility; and
				(vi)  a conveyance or acceptance of the 
exclusive rights to develop tolled infrastructure or other 
mobility-related assets, including concession fees.
	(b)  A word or phrase that is not defined in this chapter and 
subchapter but is defined in Chapter 370 has the meaning in this 
chapter and subchapter that is assigned by that chapter.
	Sec. 451.902.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.  This subchapter is to 
be liberally construed to carry out its purposes.
	Sec. 451.903.  EXPANDED MOBILITY POWERS AUTHORIZED.  The 
board of an authority in a county where an advanced transportation 
district also exists may, by resolution, assume all of the rights, 
powers, duties, and privileges of a regional mobility authority 
under Chapter 370, Transportation Code.
	Sec. 451.904.  POWERS.  (a)  An authority assuming additional 
mobility powers under Section 451.903:
		(1)  has all the rights, duties, powers, and privileges 
granted under Chapter 370, Transportation Code.
		(2)  may plan, study, evaluate, design, finance, 
acquire, construct, maintain, repair, and operate a transportation 
project, individually or as one or more comprehensive 
transportation system.
		(3)  may exercise such rights, duties, powers, and 
privileges independently or in combination to effect the purposes 
of this subchapter.  In the event of a conflict, the most liberal 
provision applies.
	Sec. 451.905.  GOVERNANCE.  The composition of the board of an 
authority operating under this subchapter shall be governed by the 
provisions of this chapter, and not by any inconsistent provisions 
relating thereto under Chapter 370, Transportation Code.