Highlights 77th Texas Legislature - Senate

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77 th Texas Legislature
Bid Bonds for Highway Contracts - H.B. 1138
by Representative Longoria
Senate Sponsor: Senator Truan
Small contractors and historically underutilized businesses often do not have access to large capital
resources. As a result, they often are at a disadvantage in bidding for state highway improvement contracts
which require small contractors and historically underutilized businesses to outlay a large percentage of
their working capital for a proposal guaranty in the form of a cashiers check or money order for separate
highway improvement bids.
Allows a required proposal guaranty to be in the form of a bid bond.
Representation for the Transportation Disadvantaged - H.B. 1621
by Representative Coleman
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gallegos
Many Texans, including individuals who are elderly, disabled, or have low incomes, make use of public
transportation regularly.
Requires metropolitan, regional, and county transit authorities to appoint board members who represent the
transportation disadvantaged.
Modifications to the Motor Vehicle Code - H.B. 1665
by Representative Alexander
Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown
Currently, the Motor Vehicle Board (board) of TxDOT is the state's licensor of manufacturers, distributors,
dealers, lessors, and lease facilitators. The board's powers and authority are established through the Texas
Motor Vehicle Commission Code. Changes in the motor vehicle industry have resulted in the need for
certain parts of the code to be updated.
Makes language changes relating to the redesignation of the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission as the
board; modifications to the duties and authority of the board; and modifications to the regulation of the sale
of motor vehicles.
Supporting the Use of Alternative Modes of Transportation - H.B. 2204
by Representative Gutierrez, et al.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Moncrief
The population growth of Texas continues to aggravate the congestion and dangers inherent in traffic flow
within our communities. Currently, use of alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking, is
limited. Additionally, proper safeguards necessary to protect the cyclist or pedestrian are lacking.
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