AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
The interchange located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region in Irving, Texas, at which State Highways 114 and 183, and Loop 12 intersect forms the geographic shape of a diamond and has come to be regarded as a distinctive and signature landmark in North Texas. This intersection serves significant north-south and east-west mobility needs, but has yet to be designated with the name by which it is commonly known to most North Texans. S.B. 1100 designates this interchange as the Irving Diamond Interchange.
As proposed, S.B. 1100 amends current law relating to the designation of the Irving Diamond Interchange.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code, by adding Section 225.083, as follows:
Sec. 225.083. IRVING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE. (a) Provides that the interchange in Irving between State Highway 183, State Highway 114, Loop12/Interstate Highway 35E, Spur 482 and Trinity Parkway, and the Orange Line of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority is designated as the Irving Diamond Interchange.
(b) Requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to design and construct markers indicating the interchange number, the designation as the Irving Diamond Interchange, and other appropriate information.
(c) Requires TxDOT to erect a marker at one or more sites on the interchange and approaching the interchange in each direction.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2011.