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TX HB483
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.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations for high-speed rail in Texas by adding a new subchapter to the Transportation Code. Specifically, the bill defines "high-speed rail" as intercity passenger rail service capable of reaching speeds of at least 110 miles per hour, and mandates that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) must enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity to construct, maintain, and operate a high-speed rail line connecting the cities of Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio along the Interstate Highway 35 corridor. The bill repeals a previous section of the Transportation Code and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to promote the development of high-speed rail infrastructure in Texas by partnering with private entities to create a fast and efficient transportation corridor connecting major cities in the state's central region.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB483 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00483H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00483H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00483H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00483I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00483I.htm |
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