TITLE: 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.

SUMMARY: 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.

FULL TEXT:
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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 91, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subchapter Gto read as follows: SUBCHAPTER G. HIGH-SPEED RAIL Sec. 91.130. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "high-speed rail" means intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. Sec. 91.131. CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL. The department shall enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity to construct, maintain, and operate high-speed rail connecting Houston to Austin. SECTION 2. Section 199.003, Transportation Code, is repealed. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.