DFW-HTX HSR admits they need a $12B federal loan w tkts at 75% of air travel. I'm skeptical that will breakeven. Real plan=bankruptcy? then buy train out of bankruptcy because who else can operate it? Should do well once taxpayers cover capital costs😡
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Texas could be heading for a California-style rail boondoggle. Contrary to what backers of Texas Central have claimed for years, it’s now clear they plan to rely on taxpayer dollars: forbes.com/sites/patrickg…
“If TCEQ refuses to comply with this request and proceeds with its certification review, we intend and reserve the right to pursue all available remedies to protect our clients’ interests.”
No eminent domain —> No project —> No need for a permit
“To date, the legislature has not passed any harmful legislation to the project,” [Holly Reed] said. “It’s a recognition that the majority of the state sees the project... texastribune.org/2019/05/15/tex…
Watch the Senate Transportation Committee hearing LIVE this morning beginning at 8am. SB 478 and SB 975 will be heard later in the hearing so be sure to tune in to see Sens. Creighton and Kolkhorst lay out their bills. tlcsenate.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph…
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In this article from The Eagle, State Representative Cody Harris says, “There’s a private company pursuing a... theeagle.com/news/texas/cou…
1) “Combatants”??? 😳 We think that was supposed to read “Texans who are protecting private property rights and State resources for ALL TEXANS.”
2) It’s not just... citylab.com/transportation…
Watch LIVE Rep. Kacal lay out HB 4053 regarding interurban electric railroads in the House Transportation Committee! Thank you, Rep. Kacal for diligently protecting local authority! tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph…
It’s midnight at the Texas Capitol and the House Transportation Committee HSR Subcommittee is on the last bill of the night.
THANK YOU to all the landowners, elected officials and legislators who have diligently... facebook.com/80947834912657…
Watch Rep. Ben Leman lay out HB 4219 related to options contracts for HSR facilities and the witness testimony in support of the bill.
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Please join us in thanking Senator Birdwell for protecting property rights and State resources by championing this budget rider in the Senate Budget passed out of committee today.
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We had an amazing day at The State Capitol at our Stop the HSR Capitol Day. If you were able to make it, we want to see your pics (we saw you taking them). Please drop your pics in the... facebook.com/80947834912657…
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Join us in thanking Representative Steve Toth for shedding a light on a few of the reasons this high-speed rail project is bad for Texas and all Texans. facebook.com/80947834912657…
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Baruch Feigenbaum with The Reason Foundation has published an updated report, Texas High Speed Rail Requires Caution: An Updated Analysis, "Texas Central has not addressed the primary concerns raised in the peer-reviewed... reason.org/policy-brief/t…
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