11.14.08
Diana Maldonado on the Trans-Texas Corridor
In an article this week in the TDP we learn about a bill filed by state representative David Leibowitz (D-San Antonio) to kill the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC), stating the bill “literally strikes the highway from the books”. But In HD-52, with the election of Diana Maldonado, constituents no longer have to wonder how their representative will vote on GOP Gov. Rick Perry’s corporate toll road scheme.
District 52 Representative-elect Diana Maldonado said she would be in support of House Bill 11 should it see an actual vote.
“I would obviously support anything that would repeal the Trans-Texas Corridor. We already have (S.H. 130), which is serving its purpose so … if the bill continues to go through, I will support it,” Maldonado said.
The bill will have plenty of opportunity to be crushed by opposition as it makes its way through the legislature. If it does make it to the governor’s office, because Rick Perry was one of the chief architects behind the Trans-Texas Corridor, his veto would be likely.
I’m sure that response make all of those that are in the way of the proposed TTC routes feel much better about their future representation in the Texas House.
gregry17 said,
November 14, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Leibowitz was impressive with the content and number of his bills filed. I think Diana is going to do well to make close friends.