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 exemption for compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas does not apply to fuel delivered to motor vehicles from refueling facilities accessible to vehicles other than those described in the law, unless the facility is operated by a metropolitan rapid transit authority and the use is limited to emergencies as per an interlocal agreement. Additionally, it changes the process for fare adjustments, allowing immediate implementation upon board approval, with a 60-day delay for single-ride base fare changes unless disapproved by the metropolitan planning organization.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision regarding the length of service for board members of authorities in smaller municipalities. It excludes certain periods of service from the calculation of an individual's tenure on the board, specifically those related to filling unexpired terms or shortened terms due to serving as the presiding officer. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority 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 (Transportation Code 451, Tax Code 162)