The bill amends the Transportation Code regarding the composition and appointment process of the public transportation advisory committee. It specifies that the committee will consist of nine members, with three members each representing a diverse cross-section of public transportation providers, transportation users, and the general public. The previous language that indicated members were appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house has been removed, and now the Texas Transportation Commission is responsible for these appointments.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that all current members of the committee will serve at the pleasure of the Texas Transportation Commission, regardless of who originally appointed them. The commission is required to fill any existing vacancies on the committee by January 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 455.004 (Transportation Code 455)