Texas HB81 proposes the construction of high-speed rail connecting Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio by a private entity.

Texas HB81 amends the Transportation Code to define "high-speed rail" as intercity passenger rail service reaching speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. The bill mandates the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity for constructing, maintaining, and operating this high-speed rail along the Interstate Highway 35 corridor. The rail will connect Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio. The bill also repeals Section 199.003 of the Transportation Code.

Texas HB81 proposes the construction of high-speed rail connecting Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio by a private entity.

Texas HB81 amends the Transportation Code to define "high-speed rail" as intercity passenger rail service reaching speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. The bill mandates the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity for constructing, maintaining, and operating this high-speed rail along the Interstate Highway 35 corridor. The rail will connect Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio. The bill also repeals Section 199.003 of the Transportation Code.