MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

8:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.016

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Transportation was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Robert Nichols, Chair	None
Senator Kelly Hancock, Vice Chair
Senator Carol Alvarado
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Senator Charles Perry
Senator José Rodríguez
Senator Charles Schwertner
Senator Royce West

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The chair laid out SB 1512 and recognized the author, Senator Flores, to explain the bill. Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Flores to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1512 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.  

The chair laid out SB 1553 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1553 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2168 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2168 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2076 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill. Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Paxton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2076 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1764 and recognized Senator Hancock, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1764 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 755 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 755 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 969 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill. Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Hancock to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 969 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hancock assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1213 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1092 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nichols resumed the Chair.

At 8:55 AM Senator Nichols moved that the Committee stand recessed until 9:45 AM. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:47 AM Senator Nichols reconvened the meeting.

The chair laid out SB 1471 and recognized the author, Senator Powell, to explain the bill. The chair laid out SB 1076 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. The chair laid out SB 1216 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bills are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1471 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1076 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1216 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 549 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 549 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 755, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hancock moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 755 do not pass but that CSSB 755 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out SB 969, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hancock moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 969 do not pass but that CSSB 969 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hancock assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1213, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1213 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nichols resumed the Chair.

The chair laid out SB 1512, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1512 do not pass but that CSSB 1512 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1764, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1764 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2168, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hancock moved that SB 2168 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 297, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator West moved that SB 297 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out SB 1040, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1040 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 10:42 AM Senator Nichols moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Robert Nichols, Chair

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Amy Jeter, Clerk