Texas SB1769 establishes a high-speed rail service between Houston and Austin, operated by a private entity.

Texas SB1769 amends the Transportation Code to define "high-speed rail" as intercity passenger rail service reaching 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 the construction, maintenance, and operation of this high-speed rail service. The service will connect Houston to Austin. The bill also repeals Section 199.003 of the Transportation Code and takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1769 establishes a high-speed rail service between Houston and Austin, operated by a private entity.

Texas SB1769 amends the Transportation Code to define "high-speed rail" as intercity passenger rail service reaching 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 the construction, maintenance, and operation of this high-speed rail service. The service will connect Houston to Austin. The bill also repeals Section 199.003 of the Transportation Code and takes effect on September 1, 2025.