TX SB1371

Expands fuel tax exemptions for compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas at refueling facilities operated by metropolitan rapid transit authorities in municipalities with populations under 320,000, when use by other exempt vehicles is limited to emergencies under an interlocal agreement

Allows fare changes by transit authorities in municipalities with populations under 1.3 million to take effect immediately upon board approval, except single-ride base fare changes which take effect after 60 days unless disapproved by the metropolitan planning organization

Removes the requirement that transit authorities must have been confirmed before July 1, 1985 to qualify for the streamlined fare approval process

Excludes certain periods from board member term limit calculations for transit authorities in municipalities under 320,000 population, including service filling unexpired terms and terms shortened by appointment as presiding officer

Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; passed Senate 30-0 on April 10, 2025 and House 109-37 on May 21, 2025