Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1545 by Allen (Relating to the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require a public transportation provider that provides services designed for people with disabilities to provide written certification to an eligible individual that resides in the area that requests to use the provider’s services. Proof of certification would entitle the individual to obtain services from any provider throughout the state.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.