Texas SB1371 amends tax and transportation codes to affect metropolitan transit authorities.

Texas SB1371 modifies the Tax Code to exclude compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas from tax exemptions if delivered from a refueling facility accessible to motor vehicles, except in emergencies. It also amends the Transportation Code to change the effective date for fare changes by transit authorities in smaller municipalities and modifies board service calculations for certain authorities. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1371 amends tax and transportation codes to affect metropolitan transit authorities.

Texas SB1371 modifies the Tax Code to exclude compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas from tax exemptions if delivered from a refueling facility accessible to motor vehicles, except in emergencies. It also amends the Transportation Code to change the effective date for fare changes by transit authorities in smaller municipalities and modifies board service calculations for certain authorities. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.