TITLE: Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.

SUMMARY: Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 112, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 112.0515 to read as follows: Sec. 112.0515. ENTRY ONTO PROPERTY: EXAMINATION OR SURVEY FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL. (a) In this section, "high-speed rail" means intercity passenger service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. (b) A private entity may not enter on the lands or waters of any person or corporation under Section 112.051 to make an examination or survey, including a lineal survey, for a proposed high-speed rail facility unless the department has determined that the entity is a railroad company for the purposes of Section 112.002. (c) The department by rule shall adopt procedures to implement this section. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.