H.B. No. 2775 amends the Transportation Code to modify the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee. The bill increases the total number of committee members from 10 to 12, with specific representation from various counties and municipalities. The counties now include Ector County and Howard County, while the municipalities' representation is expanded to include Odessa, increasing the total from seven to eight members. Additionally, the bill updates the designations of some counties and municipalities to reflect the new structure.
The bill also maintains the requirement for the committee to include members from various sectors, such as economic development, agriculture, international trade, and energy industries. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following the legislative approval process, which saw unanimous support in the House and Senate.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 201.623 (Transportation Code 201)