Sec. 222.073. PURPOSES OF INFRASTRUCTURE BANK. Notwithstanding Section 222.001, the commission shall use money deposited in the bank to:
(1) encourage public and private investment in transportation facilities both within and outside of the state highway system, including facilities that contribute to the multimodal and intermodal transportation capabilities of the state; and
(2) develop financing techniques designed to:
(A) expand the availability of funding for transportation projects and to reduce direct state costs;
(B) maximize private and local participation in financing projects; and
(C) improve the efficiency of the state transportation system.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1267 (H.B. 2134), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.