HB 282 — Legislative members of policy boards of metropolitan pla

90R1362 JAM-D By: Tepper H.B. No. 282 relating to legislative members of policy boards of metropolitan planning organizations.

SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 472, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 472.0315 to read as follows: Sec. 472.0315. LEGISLATIVE MEMBERSHIP ON POLICY BOARD. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the policy board of a metropolitan planning organization must contain one member who is a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. A member appointed under this section: (1) must represent a legislative district located wholly or partly in the boundaries of the metropolitan planning organization; (2) serves as a full voting member of the policy board whose attendance counts toward establishing a quorum; (3) serves a term on the policy board concurrent with the member's term as a state representative, not to exceed two years; and (4) may be reappointed to serve consecutive terms. (b) Service by a state representative on a policy board under this section is voluntary. A policy board of a metropolitan planning organization is not required to contain a state representative under this section if no eligible representative is willing to serve in the position. (c) Subject to Subsection (b), the speaker of the house of representatives shall fill a vacancy in a position described by Subsection (a) by appointing another qualified state representative for the unexpired term.

SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the policy board of a metropolitan planning organization shall amend the organization's bylaws to implement Section 472.0315, Transportation Code, as added by this Act.

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