TITLE: Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.

SUMMARY: Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 461.009, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 461.009. [ELIGIBILITY OF VISITORS TO USE CERTAIN] PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. SECTION 2. Section 461.009, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) A provider shall notify individuals who reside in the provider's service area and are eligible to use the provider's services that the individuals are entitled to use another provider's service for not more than 21 days without an additional application. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.