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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the |
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Texas Department of Transportation. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 223, Transportation Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 223.2011 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 223.2011. LIMITED AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS USING |
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COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS. Notwithstanding Sections |
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223.201(f) and (i), the department may enter into a comprehensive |
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development agreement relating to: |
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(1) the Hidalgo County Loop Project; and |
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(2) projects in Hidalgo County associated with |
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commuter rail or passenger rail. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2011. |