Bill Text: TX SB1947 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Relating to alternative road construction methods.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-25 - Referred to Transportation [SB1947 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SB1947-Introduced.html
 
 
  By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 1947
 
 
 
   
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to alternative road construction methods.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter H, Chapter 201, Transportation Code,
  is amended by adding Section 201.6155 to read as follows:
         Sec. 201.6155.  ALTERNATIVE ROAD CONSTRUCTION METHODS.  
  (a)  The department shall create a mechanism to test alternative
  road construction methods that have been implemented or tested by
  another governmental entity, another state, or the federal
  government.
         (b)  The department may test methods identified under
  Subsection (a).  If the department determines that a method tested
  under this subsection meets the state's needs, the department shall
  approve the method for use in this state.
         SECTION 2.  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.  If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
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