Transportation Code, §361.182, provides that project feasibility studies funded from the Texas Turnpike Authority Feasibility Study Fund require approval of the commission. To secure approval the authority shall submit a written request to the executive director prior to initiating such a study. When acting on the authority's request, the commission shall consider the potential for environmental impact and the project's general compatibility with the adopted state transportation plan and, if pertinent, the regional transportation plan adopted by a metropolitan planning organization having jurisdiction in the project area.

Source Note:The provisions of this §27.13 adopted to be effective March 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 1839.