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HB 270 — The use of state money

This bill covers the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.

By LeRoy Nellis — Tracked from public agency records

This bill covers the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.

Author: Bucy. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.”

Subjects: Transportation--Railroads (I0821). Council document: see the Legislature history page.

Full bill text (Introduced)

Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 270 · Bill text (HTML).

90R2052 MZM-D By: Bucy H.B. No. 270 relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.

SECTION 1. Chapter 91, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subchapter G to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER G. HIGH-SPEED RAIL Sec. 91.130. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "high-speed rail" means intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. Sec. 91.131. CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL. The department shall enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity to construct, maintain, and operate high-speed rail connecting Dallas to Waco to Austin to San Antonio along the Interstate Highway 35 corridor.

SECTION 2. Section 199.003, Transportation Code, is repealed.

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.

Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 270; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.

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