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TX Transp Code § 222.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter C. Funding From Other Political Subdivisions|Section 222.052. Local Contributions

Sec. 222.052.  LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS.  (a)  The governing body of a political subdivision of this state may contribute funds to be spent by the commission in the development and construction of the public roads and state highway system within the political subdivision.(b)  The commission may accept a contribution made under Subsection (a).(c)  In this section, "political subdivision" includes a county or a political subdivision of a county.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 222.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.071. Definitions

Sec. 222.071.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Bank" means the state infrastructure bank account.(2)  "Construction" has the meaning assigned by 23 U.S.C. Section 101.(3)  "Federal act" means Section 350 of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (Pub.  L. No. 104-59).(4)  "Federal-aid highway" has the meaning assigned by 23 U.S.C. Section 101.(5)  "Qualified project" includes:(A)  the construction of a federal-aid highway;(B)  a transit project under 49 U.S.C. Sections 5307, 5309, and 5311;  or(C)  for the expenditure of secondary funds, a project eligible for assistance under Title 23 or Title 49, United States Code.(6)  "Secondary funds" includes:(A)  the repayment of a loan or other assistance that is provided with money deposited to the credit of the bank;  and(B)  investment income generated by secondary funds deposited to the credit of the bank.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 222.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.072. State Infrastructure Bank

Sec. 222.072.  STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.  (a)  The state infrastructure bank is an account in the state highway fund.  The bank is administered by the commission.(b)  Federal funds received by the state under the federal act, matching state funds in an amount required by that act, proceeds from bonds issued under Section 222.075, secondary funds, other state funds deposited into the bank by order of the commission, and other money received by the state that is eligible for deposit in the bank may be deposited into the bank and used only for the purposes described in this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1267 (H.B. 2134), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.073. Purposes of Infrastructure Bank

Sec. 222.073.  PURPOSES OF INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.  Notwithstanding Section 222.001, the commission shall use money deposited in the bank to:(1)  encourage public and private investment in transportation facilities both within and outside of the state highway system, including facilities that contribute to the multimodal and intermodal transportation capabilities of the state; and(2)  develop financing techniques designed to:(A)  expand the availability of funding for transportation projects and to reduce direct state costs;(B)  maximize private and local participation in financing projects; and(C)  improve the efficiency of the state transportation system.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1267 (H.B. 2134), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.074. Form of Assistance

Sec. 222.074.  FORM OF ASSISTANCE.  (a)  To further a purpose described by Section 222.073, the commission may use money deposited to the credit of the bank to provide financial assistance to a public or private entity for a qualified project to:(1)  extend credit by direct loan;(2)  provide credit enhancements;(3)  serve as a capital reserve for bond or debt instrument financing;(4)  subsidize interest rates;(5)  insure the issuance of a letter of credit or credit instrument;(6)  finance a purchase or lease agreement in connection with a transit project;(7)  provide security for bonds and other debt instruments;  or(8)  provide methods of leveraging money that have been approved by the United States secretary of transportation and relate to the project for which the assistance is provided.(b)  Financial assistance to a private entity under Subsection (a) shall be limited to a qualified project that:(1)  provides transportation services or facilities that provide a demonstrated public benefit;  or(2)  is constructed or operated in cooperation with a state agency or political subdivision in accordance with an agreement between that agency or political subdivision and the private entity.(c)  Financial assistance to a public or private entity under Subsection (a) shall be limited, as applicable, to a qualified project that is consistent with the transportation plan developed by the metropolitan planning organization.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1267 (H.B. 2134), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.0745 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.0745. Incurrence of Debt by Public Entity

Sec. 222.0745.  INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY PUBLIC ENTITY.  (a)  A public entity in this state, including a municipality, county, district, authority, agency, department, board, or commission, that is authorized by law to construct, maintain, or finance a qualified project may borrow money from the bank, including by direct loan, based on the credit of the public entity. (b)  Money borrowed under this section must be segregated from other funds under the control of the public entity and may only be used for purposes related to a qualified project.(c)  The authority granted by this section does not affect the ability of a public entity to incur debt using other statutorily authorized methods.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 1, eff. April 9, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 222.076 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.076. Separate Subaccounts

Sec. 222.076.  SEPARATE SUBACCOUNTS.  (a)  The bank shall consist of at least two separate subaccounts, a highway subaccount and a transit subaccount.(b)  In addition to the subaccounts under Subsection (a), the commission may create one or more subaccounts that are capitalized with state funds only. Subaccounts capitalized with state funds only are not subject to the federal act.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1267 (H.B. 2134), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter D. State Infrastructure Bank|Section 222.077. Repayment Terms; Deposit of Repayments; Investment Income

Sec. 222.077.  REPAYMENT TERMS;  DEPOSIT OF REPAYMENTS;  INVESTMENT INCOME.  (a)  Any funds disbursed through the state infrastructure bank must be repaid on terms determined by the commission. The terms must comply with the federal act except for terms applicable to funds deposited in a subaccount described by Section 222.076(b).(b)  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary:(1)  the repayment of a loan or other assistance provided with money deposited to the credit of a subaccount in the bank shall be deposited in that subaccount;  and(2)  investment income generated by money deposited to the credit of a subaccount in the bank shall be:(A)  credited to that subaccount;(B)  available for use in providing financial assistance under this subchapter;  and(C)  invested in United States Treasury securities, bank deposits, or other financing instruments approved by the United States secretary of transportation to earn interest and enhance the financing of projects assisted by the bank.(c)  The commission shall administer the bank in compliance with applicable requirements of the federal act and any applicable federal regulation or guideline.(d)  The commission by rule shall:(1)  implement this subchapter;  and(2)  establish eligibility criteria for an entity applying for financial assistance from the bank.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1267 (H.B. 2134), Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.1001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.1001. Definition

Sec. 222.1001.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "transportation project" has the meaning assigned by Section 370.003.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 114 (S.B. 1110), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 222.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.101. Expenditure of Money

Sec. 222.101.  EXPENDITURE OF MONEY.  The department may spend money from any source for the construction, maintenance, and operation of toll facilities.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 7.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 222.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.103. Cost Participation

Sec. 222.103.  COST PARTICIPATION.(a)  The department may participate, by spending money from any available source, in the cost of the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of a toll facility of a public or private entity on terms and conditions established by the commission.  The commission shall require the repayment of any money spent.(b)  Money repaid as required by the commission shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the expenditure was made.  Money deposited as required by this section is exempt from the application of Section 403.095, Government Code.(c)  A bond or other debt obligation issued by a public or private entity to finance the cost of a toll facility in which the department participates is an obligation of the issuing entity and is not an obligation of this state.(d)  On the request of a member of the legislature, the department shall provide the member a status report on all highway construction projects, by legislative district, that are under contract or awaiting funding.  The report shall include projects that would be funded in any manner by state, federal, or toll funds.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312, Sec. 99(31), eff. September 1, 2013.(f)  This section applies to any participation by the department in the cost of a project under Chapter 284, 361, or 366.(g)  The commission shall adopt rules to implement Subsection (a).(h)  Money granted by the department each fiscal year under this section may not exceed an amount that, together with the money granted for the preceding four fiscal years, results in an average annual expenditure of $2 billion.  This limitation does not apply to money required to be repaid.(i), (j) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 312, Sec. 77;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 15.74.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 7.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1237, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 6, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 312, Sec. 77, eff. June 18, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 15.74, 19.02, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.17, eff. June 14, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 99(31), eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 222.1045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.1045. Contracts of Certain Public Entities

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.19For text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 994 (H.B. 2139), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 222.1045.Sec. 222.1045.  CONTRACTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC ENTITIES.  (a)  In this section, "public entity" means a municipality, county, regional mobility authority, or regional tollway authority.(b)  A public entity may contract with a private entity to act as the public entity's agent in:(1)  the design, financing, maintenance, operation, or construction, including oversight and inspection, of a toll or nontoll facility under Section 222.104(b); or(2)  the maintenance of a state highway or a portion of a state highway subject to an agreement under Section 222.104(d)(1).(c)  A public entity shall:(1)  select a private entity under Subsection (b) on the basis of the private entity's qualifications and experience; and(2)  enter into a project development agreement with the private entity.(d)  A private entity selected shall comply with Chapter 1001, Occupations Code, and all laws related to procuring engineering services and construction bidding that are applicable to the public entity that selected the private entity.(e)  A public entity may assign the public entity's right to payment of pass-through tolls under Section 222.104(b) or (d)(1) to the private entity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.19, eff. June 14, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.1045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.1045. Contracts of Certain Public Entities

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 994 (H.B. 2139), Sec. 2For text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.19, see other Sec. 222.1045.Sec. 222.1045.  CONTRACTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC ENTITIES.  (a)  In this section, "public entity" means a municipality, county, regional mobility authority, or a regional tollway authority.(b)  A public entity may contract with a private entity to act as the public entity's agent in:(1)  the design, financing, maintenance, operation, or construction, including oversight and inspection, of a toll or nontoll facility under Section 222.104(b); or(2)  the maintenance of a state highway or a portion of a state highway converted to a toll facility under Section 222.104(c).(c)  A public entity shall:(1)  select a private entity under Subsection (b) on the basis of the private entity's qualifications and experience; and(2)  enter into a project development agreement with the private entity.(d)  A private entity selected shall comply with Chapter 1001, Occupations Code, and all laws related to procuring engineering services and construction bidding that are applicable to the public entity that selected the private entity.(e)  A public entity may assign the public entity's right to payment of pass-through tolls under Section 222.104(b) or (c) to the private entity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 994 (H.B. 2139), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 222.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.105. Purposes

Sec. 222.105.  PURPOSES.  The purposes of Sections 222.106 and 222.107 are to:(1)  promote public safety;(2)  facilitate the improvement, development, or redevelopment of property;(3)  facilitate the movement of traffic; and(4)  enhance a local entity's ability to sponsor a transportation project.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1320 (S.B. 1266), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 475 (H.B. 563), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 114 (S.B. 1110), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 222.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.108. Transportation Reinvestment Zones for Other Transportation Projects

Sec. 222.108.  TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONES FOR OTHER TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.  (a)  A municipality or county may establish a transportation reinvestment zone for one or more transportation projects.  If all or part of a transportation project is subject to oversight by the department, at the option of the governing body of the municipality or county, the department, to the extent permitted by law, shall delegate full responsibility for the development, design, letting of bids, and construction of the project, including project inspection, to the municipality or county.  After assuming responsibility for a project under this subsection, a municipality or county shall enter into an agreement with the department that prescribes:(1)  the development process;(2)  the roles and responsibilities of the parties; and(3)  the timelines for any required reviews or approvals.(b)  Any portion of a transportation project developed under Subsection (a) that is on the state highway system or is located in the state highway right-of-way must comply with applicable state and federal requirements and criteria for project development, design, and construction, unless the department grants an exception to the municipality or county.(c)  The development, design, and construction plans and specifications for the portions of a project described by Subsection (b) must be reviewed and approved by the department under the agreement entered into under Subsection (a).(d)  In this section, "transportation project" includes:(1)  transportation projects described by Section 370.003; and(2)  port security, transportation, or facility projects described by Section 55.001(5).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 475 (H.B. 563), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 114 (S.B. 1110), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 114 (S.B. 1110), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 971), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 17.001, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Transp Code § 222.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.109. Reduction Prohibited

Sec. 222.109.  REDUCTION PROHIBITED.  (a)  A municipality or county may not be penalized with a reduction in traditional transportation funding because of the designation and use of a transportation reinvestment zone under this chapter.  Any funding from the department committed to a project before the date that a transportation reinvestment zone is designated may not be reduced because the transportation reinvestment zone is designated in connection with that project.(b)  The department may not reduce any allocation of traditional transportation funding to any of its districts because a district contains a municipality or county that contains a transportation reinvestment zone designated under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 475 (H.B. 563), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 222.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 222 - Funding and Federal Aid|Subchapter E. Toll Facilities|Section 222.111. Transportation Reinvestment Zones for Projects Located in Other Jurisdictions

Sec. 222.111.  TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONES FOR PROJECTS LOCATED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS.  Notwithstanding any other law, the governing body of a county or municipality may designate a transportation reinvestment zone for a transportation project located outside the boundaries of the county or municipality if:(1)  the county or municipality finds that:(A)  the project will benefit the property and residents located in the zone; and(B)  the creation of the zone will serve a public purpose of that county or municipality;(2)  a zone has been designated for the same project by one or more counties or municipalities in whose boundaries the project is located; and(3)  an agreement for joint support of the designated zones is entered into under this section by:(A)  the county or municipality whose boundaries do not contain the project; and(B)  one or more of the counties or municipalities that have designated a zone for the project and in whose boundaries the project is located.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 114 (S.B. 1110), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 223.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 223 - Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects|Subchapter A. Competitive Bids|Section 223.001. Contract Requiring Competitive Bids

Sec. 223.001.  CONTRACT REQUIRING COMPETITIVE BIDS.  (a)  This section applies only to a highway that is part of the state highway system.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 223.042(c), the department shall submit for competitive bids each contract for:(1)  the improvement of a highway;(2)  materials to be used in the construction or maintenance of a highway; or(3)  traffic control or safety devices to be used on a highway.(c)  The department may award a contract described by Subsection (b)(2) or (3) as a purchase of goods under Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code, except as provided by Subsection (d), if the department:(1)  estimates that the contract will be within an amount for which purchasing authority has been delegated to state agencies under statute or rules adopted by the comptroller; and(2)  determines that the competitive bidding procedure in this chapter is not practical.(d)  An award under Subsection (c) for a contract described by Subsection (b)(2) must be made to the lowest responsive bidder.(e)  After the award of a contract described by Subsection (c), the department shall post on the department's Internet website the bid tabulation for that contract.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 1092), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2019.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 1270), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2021.|
TX Transp Code § 223.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 223 - Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects|Subchapter A. Competitive Bids|Section 223.002. Notice of Bids

Sec. 223.002.  NOTICE OF BIDS.   The department shall give notice regarding the time and place at which bids on a contract will be opened and the contract awarded.  The commission by rule shall determine the most effective method for providing the notice required by this section.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.13(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2011.|