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The Texas Senate Transportation Committee will meet on 7/29/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time, location: E1.
Type: Texas Senate committee hearing Committee: Texas Senate — Transportation Date: 7/29/2026 Time: 12:00 PM CT Location: E1.016 (Hearing Room) Public participation: the committee will hear public testimony at this hearing (see the official notice for registration details). Official hearing notice: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/schedules/html/C6402026072912001.htm From the official notice: COMMITTEE: Transportation TIME & DATE: 12:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 PLACE: E1.016 (Hearing Room) CHAIR: Senator Tan Parker The Committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Prioritizing Public Safety at Rail-Grade Crossings: Examine the Texas Department of Transportation’s implementation of increased funding for rail-grade separation projects. Examine how the agency is using these new resources to prioritize projects for mobility and safety concerns. Make recommendations to ensure that expanded state investments deliver measurable improvements in freight movement and community safety. Studying the Deployment of Autonomous Vehicle Technology: Study the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology as authorized by SB 2807, (89th Session), including rule-making adopted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Quantify the impact on traffic-related collisions. Make recommendations to ensure that the continued deployment of autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety and aligns with the evolving technological landscap Source: Texas Legislature Online (capitol.texas.gov)
The Texas State Senate is the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature, composed of 31 members representing districts of approximately one million residents each. Senators serve four-year terms and work to pass legislation, confirm gubernatorial appointments, and set state policy.
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