Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 663 limits the applicability of certain statutes regarding high-speed rail development. Specifically, the bill prohibits private entities from using eminent domain to develop or operate high-speed rail systems in Texas, as defined by existing Transportation Code provisions. It also removes high-speed rail projects from certain statutory frameworks governing general railroads. This legislation seeks to address concerns about property rights and the public’s role in approving such large-scale infrastructure projects.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Brian Harrison
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0516
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.414
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