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Order 2026-09-29-55Travis County (Travis County)
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Travis County’s Notice of Intent
Bastiat Overreach Score: 56/100
Passed: 2026-09-29 • Effective: 2026-09-29
Executive Summary & Impact
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Travis County’s Notice of Intent to Participate in a proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board, Finance Docket No. 36873, related to a merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads and potential effects on freight and passenger rail service, regional transportation infrastructure, mobility, economic development, and communities within Travis County and the broader Central Texas and Austin– San Antonio region. (Judge Brown)
Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History
55 • Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session (September 29, 2026)2026-09-29
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Travis County’s Notice of IntentOutcome: PASSED (5-0) • Consider and take appropriate action regarding Travis County’s Notice of Intent
Official Legal Text & Codified Sections
OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — TRAVIS COUNTY Instrument / Docket Number: Order 2026-09-29-55 (Agenda Item 55) Meeting: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session (September 29, 2026) Date Enacted: 2026-09-29 Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (5 YES - 0 NO) Category: Commissioners Court Order Source Document: https://traviscotx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3714/files VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Travis County’s Notice of Intent to Participate in a proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board, Finance Docket No. 36873, related to a merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads and potential effects on freight and passenger rail service, regional transportation infrastructure, mobility, economic development, and communities within Travis County and the broader Central Texas and Austin– San Antonio region. (Judge Brown)