'Full-on dismantling of the DART system': Bill that DART officials warn would slash services advances

'Full-on dismantling of the DART system': Bill that DART officials warn would slash services advances

DART officials are warning the bill could slash funding across the service area by more than 30% and lead to job cuts.

Bill that would redirect DART funding advances to Texas House floor

A bill that would redirect funding for public transit across North Texas is one step closer to becoming law. Texas House Bill 1378 was voted out of committee Tuesday, progressing to the House floor. The bill originated in Collin County and is based on a dispute over which of DART’s 13 member cities benefits. Every day, Dallas Area Rapid Transit reports it moves an estimated 220,000 people between home, work, and wherever they need to go. But und…

'DART killer' bill advances in the Texas Legislature

A contentious bill written by North Texas state Rep. Matt Shaheen was voted out of committee Tuesday.