Texas State Representative Files Bill for High-Speed Rail Connecting Dallas to San Antonio
State Representative John Bucy has introduced House Bill 270, a legislative measure aimed at establishing a high-speed rail line in Texas. The proposed bill directs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to collaborate with a private company for the construction and operation of this rail service. The planned route would connect major Texas cities, including Dallas, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio, primarily along the Interstate 35 corridor. High-speed rail, as defined by the bill, would operate at speeds of at least 110 miles per hour. This legislation was prefiled in anticipation of the upcoming legislative session scheduled to commence in January. The bill also seeks to repeal a section of the Texas Transportation Code that currently prohibits the use of state funds for private high-speed rail projects, a restriction that has been in place for several years.
