Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION |
PART 1. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR |
CHAPTER 5. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION |
SUBCHAPTER A. FEDERAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION |
DIVISION 2. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS |
SECTION 5.51. Purpose
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To provide guidelines for the governor in designating metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) pursuant to the Department of Transportation operating agency administrators' letter dated November 12, 1973. The guidelines should allow for:
(1) maximum local government participation both in the designation process and in transportation planning; (2) the use of areawide planning agencies which are responsible for conducting comprehensive planning; and (3) minimum duplication of effort through the utilization of existing planning efforts and capabilities. Source Note: The provisions of this §5.51 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.