The bill 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. It 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 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 specific provisions for single-ride base fares.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection that clarifies how to calculate the length of service for board members of smaller authorities, excluding certain periods of service related to unexpired terms or shortened terms due to appointments as presiding officers. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 162.356, Transportation Code 451.506 (Tax Code 162, Transportation Code 451)