Bill > HB81

This bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to establish a new framework for high-speed rail development, specifically defining high-speed rail as intercity passenger rail service capable of reaching speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity to construct, maintain, and operate a high-speed rail line connecting Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio along the Interstate Highway 35 corridor. The bill also repeals a previous section of the Transportation Code and will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session. By mandating a public-private partnership for this rail project, the bill aims to facilitate the development of a high-speed rail network in central Texas, potentially improving transportation infrastructure and connectivity between major cities in the state.

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HB81