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TITLE 1ADMINISTRATION
PART 1OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
CHAPTER 5GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER AFEDERAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
DIVISION 2METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS
RULE §5.53Definitions

The following words will apply to the designation process.

  (1) Signatory members--Local units of government which are signatory members to the urban transportation planning agreements established by the Texas Highway Department pursuant to section 134 of Chapter 1 of Title 23, United States Code.

  (2) Steering committee--A committee composed principally of elected officials, formed in accordance with the urban transportation planning agreements established by the Texas Highway Department pursuant to section 134 of Chapter 1 of Title 23, United States Code. The committee provides routine guidance to the planning process and coordination between transportation modes.

  (3) Regional council of governments--A voluntary association of local governments established under State enabling legislation to make studies and plans to guide the unified, far-reaching development of an area.


Source Note: The provisions of this §5.53 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.

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