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BILL ANALYSIS |
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By: Shapiro |
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Currently, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) may charge for parking at its facilities as compensation for the use of the public transportation system. DART may also set fare rates according to a zone system or to another classification that the DART authority determines to be reasonable.
As proposed, S.B. 405 allows DART to set parking fees according to a zone system or any other differential rate that the regional transportation authority determines to be reasonable.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 452.061(c), Transportation Code, to authorize that compensation for the use of the public transportation system, including parking fees and passenger transportation fares, be set according to a zone system or to another classification that the regional transportation authority determines to be reasonable. Makes a conforming change.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2009.
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 1, 2009.