The bill, H.B. No. 3332, proposes the establishment of the Maverick County Regional Mobility Authority by adding Subchapter L to Chapter 370 of the Transportation Code. This new authority will initially include Maverick County and allows for the addition or withdrawal of counties as member counties. The governing body will consist of a board of directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of Maverick County, with provisions for fair representation from any additional member counties. The bill also specifies the terms of the directors and includes a provision that the creation of this authority does not require approval from the commission, which is typically necessary for other regional mobility authorities.

Additionally, the bill amends Sections 502.402(a) and (b-1) of the Transportation Code to include member counties of the Maverick County Regional Mobility Authority as eligible for certain provisions related to additional fees. Specifically, it allows counties that meet specific population criteria, including those that are part of the new authority, to increase additional fees with voter approval. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment by voters. If the amendment is not approved, the act will have no effect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 502.402 (Transportation Code 502)