S.B. No. 1371 amends various sections of the Texas Tax Code and Transportation Code to modify the operation of metropolitan transit authorities, particularly those in municipalities with populations under 320,000. The bill specifies that the tax exemption for compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas does not apply to fuel delivered to motor vehicles from refueling facilities accessible to other vehicles, except for those operated by a metropolitan rapid transit authority under certain conditions. Additionally, it allows for immediate changes to fares and charges by the authority upon board approval, with a specific provision that changes to single-ride base fares take effect 60 days after approval unless disapproved by the metropolitan planning organization.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection that clarifies how to calculate the length of service for board members of authorities in smaller municipalities, excluding certain periods of service related to unexpired terms or shortened terms due to appointments as presiding officers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 162.356, Transportation Code 451.506 (Tax Code 162, Transportation Code 451)
Senate Committee Report: Tax Code 162.356, Transportation Code 451.506 (Tax Code 162, Transportation Code 451)
Engrossed: Tax Code 162.356, Transportation Code 451.506 (Tax Code 162, Transportation Code 451)
House Committee Report: Tax Code 162.356, Transportation Code 451.506 (Tax Code 162, Transportation Code 451)
Enrolled: Tax Code 162.356, Transportation Code 451.506 (Tax Code 162, Transportation Code 451)