TITLE: Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.

SUMMARY: Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 452.574, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) The principal municipality shall make its appointments to the board so that at least one of the appointees is selected from three candidates chosen by the recognized union that represents the employees of the authority. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act in the qualifications of certain regional transportation authority subregional board members does not affect the entitlement of a member serving on a board immediately before the effective date of this Act to continue to carry out the functions of the authority for the remainder of the member's term. The change in law applies only to a member appointed on or after the effective date of this Act. This Act does not prohibit a person who is a regional transportation authority subregional board member on the effective date of this Act from being reappointed to the board if the person has the qualifications required under Section 452.574, Transportation Code, as amended by this Act. 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.