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TX SB1769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "high-speed rail" as intercity passenger rail service reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour

  • Requires the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity to construct, maintain, and operate high-speed rail connecting Houston to Austin

  • Repeals Section 199.003 of the Transportation Code, which previously restricted the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by private entities

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.

Transportation

Last Action

Referred to Finance

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/13/2025

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