85R10086 JAM-D
 
  By: Oliveira H.B. No. 2198
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies
  grant program.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 55, Transportation Code, is amended by
  adding Section 55.0031 to read as follows:
         Sec. 55.0031.  SEAPORT PRELIMINARY STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM.
  The department by rule shall establish a program to provide grants
  for use in conducting preliminary studies or obtaining permits that
  may be required of the grant recipient to receive additional
  financial assistance for a port security, transportation, or
  facility project.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.