BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	C.S.H.B. 2775
86R28503 BEE-F	By: Krause (Hancock)
	Transportation
	5/8/2019
	Committee Report (Substituted)

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

In an effort to improve safety at rail crossings, H.B. 2775 would prohibit a pedestrian from moving in front of, under, between, or through the cars of a moving or stationary train occupying any part of a railroad crossing. (Original Author's/Sponsor's Statement of Intent)

C.S.H.B. 2775 amends current law relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing.

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 Chapter 552, Transportation Code, by adding Section 552.011, as follows:

Sec. 552.011.� TRAIN OCCUPYING CROSSING. Prohibits a pedestrian from moving in front of, under, between, or through the cars of a moving or stationary train occupying any part of a railroad grade crossing.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2019. �