Texas Transportation Code 201.706 – Local Government Assistance
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 201.706
- Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
From appropriated funds, the department shall assist counties with materials to repair and maintain county roads. The department shall:
(1) provide that the total annual value of assistance under this section is:
(A) at least $12 million per year for fiscal years 1998 and 1999; and
(B) at least $6 million per year for a fiscal year other than 1998 or 1999;
(2) make maximum usage of surplus materials on hand;
(3) develop rules and procedures to implement this section and to provide for the distribution of the assistance with preference given to counties with an above average number of overweight trucks receiving weight tolerance permits based on the previous year’s permit totals; and
(4) undertake cooperative and joint procurement of road materials with counties under procedures of the comptroller.