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Overview

Agency History

Scope and Contents of the Records

Organization of the Records

Restrictions

Index Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Description of Series

Board of Directors meeting files, 1990-1994,

Board of Directors, Committees files, 1990-1994,

Board members files, 1989-1994,

Administrative correspondence and subject files, 1977, 1983, 1986, 1988-1995 (bulk 1990-1994),

Administrative files, 1987-1995 (bulk 1991-1994),

Planning records, 1991-1993,

Speeches, 1991-1992,

Conferences and symposiums, 1990-1994 (bulk 1991-1993),

Public information and press releases, 1990-1993,

Texas Turnpike Authority, High Speed Rail Feasibility Study, 1981-1989 (bulk 1987-1989),

Request for proposals to operate a high speed rail franchise, 1990-1991,

Rules of practice and procedure, 1990-1993 (bulk 1990-1991),

Advisors files, 1990-1991,

Ridership study, 1992-1993,

Town hall meetings files and related materials, 1991-1992,

Environmental impact statement files, 1976, 1986, 1991-1994 (bulk 1991-1993),

Reports and studies of high speed rail and MAGLEV transportation systems, 1970-1995 (bulk 1991-1994),

Consultants files, 1990-1994 (bulk 1990-1991),

Franchise application and regulation files, 1989-1995 (bulk 1991-1994),

Public hearing examiners files for franchise award, 1989-1992 (bulk 1991),

Southwest Airlines litigation files, [ca. 1990]-1994 (bulk 1991),

State Office of Administrative Hearings, Hearing files, 1994,

Legal files, 1990-1993,

Contracts, 1990-1994 (bulk 1990-1992),

Legislation, 1983-1985, 1988-1995 (bulk 1989-1993),

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program files, 1990-1994,

Maps, 1981-1990 (bulk 1989-1990),

Audio-visual materials, 1990-1992, undated,

Confidential files, 1983, 1990-1994,

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas High Speed Rail Authority:

An Inventory of Records at the Texas State Archives, 1970-1995 (bulk 1990-1994)



Overview

Creator:Texas High Speed Rail Authority.
Title:Records
Dates:1970-1995
Dates: (bulk 1990-1994)
Abstract:The records of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority consist of meeting minutes and transcripts; memoranda; correspondence; drafts and changes to administrative rules; RFPs (requests for proposals) and proposals issued in response to the RFP; applications to operate a high speed rail franchise; hearing files, including testimony, transcripts, orders, and exhibits; contracts, agreements and other legal documents; reports and studies; files from the environmental impact statement process, including working papers and notes, administrative files, and reports; papers presented at conferences; litigation files; speeches; press releases; planning records; budget materials; legislative materials; maps; audio and video cassettes; and photographs. Dates covered are 1970-1995, the bulk dating 1990-1994. These records cover the entire existence of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA), beginning with the high speed rail feasibility study completed by the Texas Turnpike Authority in 1989 that led to the creation of the THSRA, and ending with the abolishment of the agency in 1995.
Quantity:120 cubic ft., plus 15 sets of maps (over 265 individual maps)
LanguageEnglish.

Agency History

The pursuit of a high speed rail project in Texas began in earnest in 1987. In June of that year the 70th Legislature directed the Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) to study the feasibility of high speed rail service in the "Texas Triangle" - Dallas-Houston, Dallas-San Antonio, and San Antonio-Houston. The study began in February 1988. The study reviewed other high speed rail systems, current and projected transportation needs in Texas, and other related subjects. The TTA reported to the Texas Legislature in January 1989 that, under certain assumptions, high speed rail (over 150 miles per hour) would be feasible in Texas. The 71st Legislature passed legislation to implement the findings of the report.

The Texas High-Speed Rail Authority (THSRA or the Authority) was created in 1989 by the 71st Legislature (Senate Bill 1190, Regular Session). The governing board of the Authority was composed of 11 members. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed three public members to overlapping six-year terms. The governor also appointed a current or past member of a board of an authorized metropolitan transit authority from a city with a population of 1.5 million or more; a current or past member of a regional transportation authority that contained a city of 800,000 or more; and a current or past member of the executive committee, a subregional board of directors, or the board of directors of a regional transportation authority with a subregion containing a city with a population of less than 800,000. The chairs of the State Board of Transportation and the Texas Turnpike Authority, and the three commissioners of the Railroad Commission served as exofficio members of the governing board of the Authority.

The Authority was charged with determining whether high-speed rail (HSR) was in the public interest, and if so, to award a franchise to operate a high-speed rail service to the most qualified applicant. The Board solicited letters of intent from potential applicants. Non-solicited parties were also welcome to submit letters. On July 19, 1990, two letters of intent were received - from Texas High-Speed Rail Joint Venture (later renamed Texas FasTrac) and the Texas TGV Consortium. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was published in September 1990. Two groups responded to the RFP - Texas TGV and Texas FasTrac, submitting franchise applications and the required franchise fees by the deadline of January 16, 1991.

Franchise applications were subject to review by independent advisors hired by the Authority. Six firms were chosen to review the franchise applications and report on specific topical areas in each application. Following the review process, each advisor submitted a report to the Authority on the topic(s) reviewed in the franchise applications. The reports were submitted to the Board and to all parties involved - each applicant and Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines was granted intervenor status for the franchise application hearing process. The reports provided THSRA with independent, objective analyses of the franchise applications. Additionally, each advisor team was represented during the franchise application hearing and was subject to cross-examination by all parties.

Franchise application hearings opened on March 25, 1991. Seventy-eight witnesses and fourteen advisors to the THSRA testified at the hearings. Over 160 evidentiary and demonstrative exhibits were presented. A proposal for decision was entered on May 10, 1991. This proposal recommended that the Authority find that high-speed rail in Texas was in the "public interest" and that the Texas TGV consortium was the best qualified applicant. Two parties filed exceptions to the proposal and all parties filed briefs. At the May 28, 1991 meeting of the Board, it heard final arguments from all parties and voted 8-0 to award the franchise to Texas TGV. Texas TGV accepted the terms of the franchise order. On June 18, 1991 Southwest Airlines and Texas FasTrac filed motions for rehearing in the proceeding and Texas TGV filed replies to the motions on June 28, 1991. Because the Board took no actions on the motions by July 15, 1991 the motions were overruled by operation of law.

Texas TGV was awarded the franchise to build, operate, and maintain a high-speed rail system in Texas. The franchise agreement was signed on January 31, 1992 and included certain milestones by which its progress could be measured. Within two weeks of the signing, Texas TGV complied with three provisions of the agreement. It provided the remaining operating funds for the Authority's fiscal year 92 operating budget, it provided certification that it had met the necessary capitalization requirements of the agreement ($10 million capitalization, $3 million net worth), and it submitted a $2.5 million abandonment bond, to be used by the Authority in the event Texas TGV abandoned its franchise. The Equity Financing Commitment (EFC) became the most important milestone. Texas TGV failed to meet its deadline to evidence $170 million in equity financing agreements by December 31, 1992. The deadline was extended for one year.

The high-speed rail franchise agreement required that an independent ridership study be conducted so that the public would have a more complete examination of the revenue potential of the proposed high-speed rail project. The study had to be initiated within 60 days of the execution date of the franchise agreement. It was funded by the franchisee, Texas TGV, now also known as the Texas High-Speed Rail Corporation. The consultant chosen to conduct the study was Charles River Associates, which presented its findings to the Board at its September 2, 1993 meeting. The final printed report was released in October 1993. The study examined ridership with different alignments and different air connect relationships. It was intended to be used by Texas TGV to refine ridership estimates using different assumptions, different line haul times, and different market response strategies. The Authority considered this report to be "one of the most complete and exhaustive examinations of the high speed ground transportation demand and revenues ever completed for any corridor in the United States."

The franchise agreement also called for the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the proposed project, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. The board selected Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc. to prepare the EIS. A contract was signed on April 16, 1992.

Part of the EIS process included conducting public scoping meetings in communities affected by the project. At each scoping meeting, representatives of the Authority, Woodward-Clyde Consultants, and Texas TGV were present to answer questions and take input. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) representatives were present at some of the meetings. Oral and written statements were given by local officials, local citizens, and others. Thirty-nine meetings were held between May 12 and June 25, 1992. Over 4000 people attended the meetings, with attendance in rural counties exceeding those in urban counties. The public comment period was held open until July 13 and over 15,000 separate comments were recorded. The Final Scoping Report was issued in late 1993. Concerns expressed centered on noise, economics, impacts on agricultural operations, socioeconomic impacts, financing, location of the route and stations, road closures, access issues, and impact on the quality of life, especially in rural areas. The vast majority of commentors in the rural areas were opposed to the high speed rail project, with comments from the urban areas mixed.

In December 1992, work on the EIS project was halted due to concerns over EIS consultant expenditures. Work was delayed until March 1993 for contract negotiations. In May 1993, the work summary and cost plan were reformed and contract issues were resolved. By December 1993 sufficient detail on the Alternative Analyses component of the project was done so work could proceed with baseline studies on different issues required by the EIS. Texas TGV and the EIS consultant developed work plans for the baseline studies and reviewed teams of consultants Texas TGV had chosen to conduct the studies. In January 1994 Texas TGV halted work on the baseline studies and dismissed its contractors due to financial deadlines in the franchise agreement. By March 1994, a draft alternative chapter of the EIS was completed and circulated for comments, but never released. By October 1994, due to cessation of environmental activity by Texas TGV, the THSRA board terminated its contract with the EIS consultant.

Another milestone required by the franchise agreement was the Baseline Implementation Plan. It was submitted on March 25, 1993. This plan detailed financing, engineering, designing, program management, construction, and operation elements of the high speed rail project.

After the ridership study was completed and the EIS process was well underway, Texas TGV prepared its EFC offering to investors. The offering was $200 million in convertible equity notes and was issued on November 29, 1993. The notes were to be priced and sold on December 11, 1993. The corporation offering a counter guarantee, Morrison Knudsen, withdrew its counter guarantee offer on December 10, 1993 and the notes offering was withdrawn. At the Boards December 17, 1993 meeting, Texas TGV reported it was unlikely to make the December 31, 1993 EFC deadline. The Authority refused to extend additional accommodations to Texas TGV and in early 1994 began termination proceedings against Texas TGV. A settlement was negotiated that rescinded the franchise agreement, repaid all outstanding general revenue funds to the state, and made available to the state all non-proprietary information that Texas TGV developed during the project. The information included a considerable amount of work prepared for an environmental impact statement, a required component of this project.

The settlement agreement did not allow the Authority to collect the $2.5 million abandonment bond. The Attorney General's Office publicly disagreed with this, and encouraged the Authority to collect the bond. The Authority felt the time and effort to collect the abandonment bond would diminish its net value to the Authority and prolong the time rural land owners would be affected by the presence of the franchise, so that issue was not pursued. Lack of federal support and lobbying against the HSR plan by Southwest Airlines were among the reasons that no other franchise applications were awarded and a high-speed rail system was not built. At one point the Authority was scheduled to become part of the Railroad Commission at the beginning of the 1996 fiscal year. Instead, the 74th Legislation abolished the Texas High-Speed Rail Authority and repealed its legislative authorization (House Bill 2390, Regular Session). Its functions were not absorbed by any agency.

Much of the agency history was taken from internal reports of the Authority and from the final report of the Authority, High-speed rail in the rear-view mirror : a final report of the Texas High-Speed Rail Authority, by Marc H. Burns.

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Scope and Contents of the Records

The records of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA) consist of meeting minutes and transcripts; memoranda; correspondence; drafts and changes to administrative rules; RFPs (requests for proposals) and proposals issued in response to the RFP; applications to operate a high speed rail franchise; hearing files, including testimony, transcripts, orders, and exhibits; contracts, agreements and other legal documents; reports and studies; files from the environmental impact statement process including proposals, statements of qualifications, correspondence and memos, contracts, memorandums of understanding, meeting summaries, public comments, working papers, administrative files, drafts of the scoping report, the final scoping report, and reports on environmental and socioeconomic topics; papers presented at conferences; litigation files; speeches; press releases; planning records; budget materials; legislative materials; maps; audio and video cassettes; and photographs. Dates covered are 1970-1995, the bulk dating 1990-1994. Correspondents include board members, the executive director and other THSRA staff; consultants used in various phrases of the high speed rail project; the Attorney General and other state officials; city and county officials; legislators and congressmen; federal officials; officials, professors and others at colleges and universities; attorneys; corporations, especially Texas TGV; associations; and the general public.

These records cover the entire existence of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority, beginning with the high speed rail feasibility study completed by the Texas Turnpike Authority in 1989 that led to the creation of the THSRA, and ending with the abolishment of the agency in 1995. Well represented in these records is the franchise application process, the franchise award hearings, and regulation of the franchisee, Texas TGV. Reports and studies present document the high speed rail feasibility study conducted by the Texas Turnpike Authority, the review of the franchise applications by the advisors selected for that purpose by the THSRA, the independent ridership study, and the work done on the environmental impact statement (EIS). Extensive documentation of the public scoping meetings is present in the EIS files. The records also have the files from the litigation involving the THSRA and Southwest Airlines.

Archives staff have not listened to the audiocassettes nor viewed the videocassettes and are unable to verify the accuracy of the contents.

To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily reviewed to delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to provide an estimate of dates covered, and to determine record types.

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Organization of the Records

These records are organized into 29 series:
Board of Directors meeting files, 1990-1994, 4 cubic ft.
Board of Directors, Committees meeting files, 1990-1994, 1 cubic ft.
Board members files, 1989-1994, 3 cubic ft.
Administrative correspondence and subject files, 1977, 1986, 1988-1995 (bulk 1990-1994), 14.5 cubic ft. [in 10 subseries]
Administrative files, 1987-1995 (bulk 1991-1994), 1.75 cubic ft.
Planning records, 1991-1993, 0.5 cubic ft.
Speeches, 1991-1992, fractional
Conferences and symposiums, 1990-1994 (bulk 1991-1993), 1.75 cubic ft.
Public information and press releases, 1990-1993, 1 cubic ft.
Texas Turnpike Authority, High Speed Rail Feasibility Study, 1981-1989 (bulk 1987-1989), 4 cubic ft.
Request for proposals to operate a high speed rail franchise, 1990-1991, 0.5 cubic ft.
Rules of practice and procedure, 1990-1993 (bulk 1990-1991), 0.5 cubic ft.
Advisors files, 1990-1991, 2.4 cubic ft.
Ridership study, 1992-1993, 0.6 cubic ft.
Town hall meeting files and related materials, 1991-1992, 1.24 cubic ft.
Environmental impact statement files, 1976, 1986, 1991-1994 (bulk 1991-1993), 37 cubic ft., 9 sets of rolled maps (over 165 individual maps)
Reports and studies of high speed rail and MAGLEV transportation systems, 1970-1995 (bulk 1991-1994), 5 cubic ft.
Consultants files, 1990-1994 (bulk 1990-1991), 1 cubic ft.
Franchise application and regulation files, 1989-1995 (bulk 1991-1994), 8.56 cubic ft.
Public hearing examiners files for franchise award, 1989-1992 (bulk 1991), 18.25 cubic ft.
Southwest Airlines litigation files, [ca. 1990]-1994 (bulk 1991), 6.18 cubic ft.
State Office of Administrative Hearings, Hearing files, 1992, 1994 (bulk 1994), 0.5 cubic ft.
Legal files, 1990-1994, 0.5 cubic ft.
Contracts, 1990-1993, 0.25 cubic ft.
Legislation, 1983-1985, 1988-1995 (bulk 1989-1993), 1 cubic ft.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program files, 1990-1994, 0.25 cubic ft.
Maps, 1981-1990 (bulk 1989-1990), 6 sets of rolled maps, several loose maps (about 100 individual maps)
Audio-visual materials, 1990-1992, undated, 0.75 cubic ft.
Confidential files, 1983, 1990-1994, 2 cubic ft.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to, home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and personal family information of government employees and officials (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.117); driver's license numbers (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.130), or commercial or financial information (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.110), an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.

Restrictions on Use

Most of the maps in these records are too large to photocopy. See the photograph archivist for other copying options.

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

The Archives may not have the correct audio-visual equipment to play back all formats of video-cassettes. Check with the photograph archivist for more information.

Software needed to run the computer disks is unknown. At least one set of disks are labeled as Macintosh (MAC) files, it is unknown if all the disks are MAC files or if some run on IBM PC's instead.

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Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.
Corporate Names:
Texas High Speed Rail Corporation.
Texas FasTrac, Inc.
Texas TGV (Firm)
Charles River Associates.
Woodward-Clyde Consultants.
Southwest Airlines Co.
Subjects:
High speed trains--Texas.
High speed trains--Texas--Finance.
High speed trains--Environmental aspects--Texas.
High speed trains--Economic aspects--Texas.
Environmental impact statements--Texas.
High speed trains--Texas--Forecasting.
Railroads and state--Texas.
Magnetic levitation vehicles--United States.
High speed trains--Law and legislation--Texas.
Document Types:
Minutes--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Memorandums--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Correspondence--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Proposals--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Legal documents--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Reports--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Speeches--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Press releases--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Plans (reports)--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Financial records--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Legislative records--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Maps--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Audio cassettes--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Videocassettes--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Photographs--Texas--High speed trains--1970-1995.
Functions:
Developing Texas high speed trains.

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Related Material

The following materials are offered as possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The listing is not exhaustive.

Texas State Archives
Texas Turnpike Authority, Minutes, 1978-1996, 0.94 cubic ft.
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Transportation, Public hearing files, 1989-1995, 2 cubic ft.
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Land and Resource Management, Hearing files, 1986-1996 (bulk 1994-1996), 2.57 cubic ft.
Texas. Legislature. Senate, Records of Senator Jim Turner, Subject files, 1989-1996, 5 cubic ft.
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Transportation, Bill files, 1991-1995, 6.5 cubic ft.
Texas. Office of the Governor. Division of Budget and Planning, Governor's correspondence, 1983, 1987-1990, 3 cubic ft.
Publications
High-speed rail in the rear-view mirror : a final report of the Texas High-Speed Rail Authority, by Marc H. Burns; with a comment by James A. Michener, 1995.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item and cite the series), Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 2000/094, 2001/093

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Railroad Commission of Texas on January 10, 2000 and January 24, 2001.

Processing Information

Laura K. Saegert, September 2002

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Detailed Description of the Records

 

Board of Directors meeting files, 1990-1994,
4 cubic ft.

This series consists of meeting files, including agenda, minutes, transcripts, correspondence, memoranda, sign-in sheets, witness affirmation sheets, resolutions, remarks of speakers at meetings, written testimony presented to Board, petitions, proposals, agreements, contracts and other legal documents, rules, budget and financial information, and reports, dating 1990-1994. These are the meeting files of the Board of Directors, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. At its meetings the Board discussed various High Speed Rail (HSR) issues, including proposals, franchise applications, franchise agreements, legal issues, public comments for/against the HSR project, adoption of rules of procedure, budget and other administrative matters, and the termination of the agency. Meeting files of several Board standing committees, notably the Standing Budget Committee, can be found in the series Board of Directors, Committees meeting files.
Most meetings have several folders and/or binders, including one with minutes and agenda, one or more with briefing materials and other meeting supporting documentation, and bound meeting transcripts.
Arrangement
These records are arranged chronologically by meeting date.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Board of Directors meeting files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to, home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and personal family information of government employees and officials (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.117) and driver's license numbers (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.130), an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
Restrictions on Use
None.
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2000/094-1 January 25, 1990
April 6, 1990
June 6, 1990
August 29, 1990
September 18, 1990
October 29, 1990
December 11, 1990
January 16, 1991
March 11, 1991
May 28, 1991
July 24, 1991
August 21, 1991
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2000/094-2 September 19, 1991
October 29, 1991
December 18, 1991
January 22, 1992
February 12, 1992
March 27, 1992
May 26, 1992
July 31, 1992
August 18, 1992
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2000/094-3 October 1, 1992
November 13, 1992
December 17, 1992
January 19, 1993
January 29, 1993
February 19, 1993
April 19, 1993
May 19, 1993
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2000/094-4 July 9, 1993
September 2, 1993
November 5, 1993
December 17, 1993
April 27, 1994
August 19, 1994
September 8, 1994

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Board of Directors, Committees files, 1990-1994,
1 cubic ft.

This series consists of agenda, minutes, transcripts, correspondence, memoranda, sign-in sheets, contracts and other legal documents, reports, budget and financial information, bills, vouchers, and sections of the Board's Operations Manual that make up the correspondence and meeting files of standing committees of the Board of Directors, Texas High Speed Rail Authority, dating 1990-1994. At its meetings the committees discussed budget and financial issues, contracts, scoping reports, franchise agreement negotiations, and environmental impact statement issues. Committees covered in these files are the EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) Subcommittee, the EIS Contract Negotiation Subcommittee, the Franchise Negotiation Committee, and the Standing Budget Committee. The bulk of the material is from the Standing Budget Committee. Meeting files of the Board can be found in the series Board of Directors meeting files.
Most meetings have several folders and/or binders, including one with minutes and agenda, one or more with briefing materials and other meeting supporting documentation, and bound meeting transcripts.
Arrangement
These records are arranged by committee. The Standing Budget Committee files are ordered by correspondence files (in reverse chronological order), then meeting files (in chronological order).
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Board of Directors, Committees meeting files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to, home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and personal family information of government employees and officials (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.117), an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
Restrictions on Use
None.
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2000/094-5EIS Subcommittee, July 1993
EIS Subcommittee, August 1995
EIS Contract Negotiation Subcommittee, 1992
Franchise Negotiation Committee, 1991-1992
Standing Budget Committee:
Correspondence, FY 1991
Correspondence, FY 1992
Correspondence, FY 1993
Meeting, July 21, 1990
Teleconference, July 23, 1992
Meeting, January 19, 1993
Meeting, April 6, 1993
Final draft, expenditure-related policies, November 1992
Meeting, August 10, 1993
Meeting, October 15, 1993
Meeting, August 19, 1994

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Board members files, 1989-1994,
3 cubic ft.

This series contains administrative and correspondence files of board members of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority, dating 1989-1994. Files are present for individual board members and include memoranda, correspondence, speeches given by the member, appointment letters and information sheets, resumes, reports, copies of articles, contracts, vouchers of member's expenses, and agency budget and financial information. Filed separately are folders with biographical information about board members and the executive directors, membership lists, and several folders of internal memos sent to all board members, generally from the executive director or by another board member. The majority of the correspondence is outgoing, mostly to other board members or the executive director. Some is present to state officials, the general public, and others. Topics covered include public comment and hearings on the high speed rail (HSR) applications, awarding the franchise application for a high speed rail, environmental impact studies, Southwest Airlines litigation, terminating the HSR contract, administration of the agency, and termination of the agency.
The series Administrative correspondence, subseries Chronological files, contains correspondence of the executive director and other staff members, including items sent to board members. The series Administrative correspondence, subseries Faxes, contains outgoing faxes of the agency, some sent to board members. See the series Confidential files for additional correspondence of individual board members and executive directors. Most, if not all of these documents are no longer confidential. Color photos of a few board members are in the series Audio-visual materials.
Arrangement
These records are arranged into two groups. First are files of individual board members, arranged alphabetically by the name of the board member, the materials within arranged roughly in reverse chronological order. A few administrative files precede the individual board member's files. The next group consists two sets of of internal memoranda sent to all board members - one labeled "Board of Directors, FY (year);" the other labeled "Weekly packets sent to Board members." Each set is arranged in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Board members files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to, home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and personal family information of government employees and officials (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.117), an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
Restrictions on Use
None.
Administrative board members files
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2000/094-6Appointment letters, 1992
Board scheduling, 1990-1991
Board of Directors, biographical information, 1993
Board of Directors, membership lists, 1992-1993
Burns bio[graphical information]
[Note: Marc Burns was the executive director in 1993.]
Neely bio[graphical information]
[Note: Robert Neely was the first executive director of the agency.]
Goodhope bio[graphical information]
[Note: Sam Goodhope was the acting executive director of the agency for several months.]
Polunsky bio[graphical information]
[Note: Steven Polunsky was the Director of Research and Planning.]
Rutter bio[graphical information]
[Note: Allan Rutter was the Deputy Executive Director.]
Status reports, 1990-1992
Individual board member files
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2000/094-6Anderson, Kent, 1989-1993
[2 folders]
Belew, John S., PhD, 1992-1994
Bernsen, David, 1993-1994
Connally, John, 1989-1991
Dedman, Robert, 1990-1991
Guerrero, Lena, 1991-1993
Johnson, Marcia, 1992-1994
Jones, Luther, 1991-1994
Krueger, Bob, 1991-1992
Lanier, Robert C., 1990-1991
McCall, David, 1990-1993
[2 folders]
Munoz, Henry R., III, 1991-1992
Nabers, Mary Scott, 1990-1993
Nugent, James, 1991-1993
Payne, Hershel, 1990-1994
[5 folders]
Runnels, Clive, 1990-1991
Rylander, Carole Keeton, 1995
Stoker, Ray, Jr., 1991
Wallace, James P., 1992
Williamson, Barry, 1993
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2000/094-7Wyly, Charles, 1990-1994
[5 folders]
Board of Directors, internal memos
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2000/094-7FY91, June 1990-August 1991
FY92, October 1991-July 1992
FY93, September 1992-August 1993
Weekly communication packets sent to Board members
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2000/094-7 October 1993-March 1994
May-September 1993
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2000/094-8 June-August 1992
April-June 1992
February-April 1992
September 1991-January 1992
May 1990-August 1991

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Administrative correspondence and subject files, 1977, 1983, 1986, 1988-1995 (bulk 1990-1994),
14.5 cubic ft.

This series includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda, fax transmittal cover sheets, correspondence logs, and attachments, including speeches, information sheets, contracts, agreements, reports, legislation, testimony, meeting agenda, magazine articles, petitions, and financial data that make up the administrative correspondence of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority, dating 1977, 1983, 1986, 1988-1995, bulk dating 1990-1994. Most outgoing replies were from the executive director or deputy executive director, some letters were by other High Speed Rail staff, including the director of Research and the director of Administration. Correspondents include members of the THSRA Board; agency staff; the Attorney General and other state officials; city and county officials; legislators and congressmen; federal officials; officials, professors and others at colleges and universities; consultants; attorneys; corporations, especially Texas TGV; associations; and the general public. Topics covered include public comment and hearings on the high speed rail (HSR) applications, awarding the franchise application for a high speed rail, financial and other problems with the high speed rail project, environmental impact studies, Southwest Airlines litigation, terminating the HSR contract with Texas TGV, and terminating the Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Additional internal memoranda with members of the Board of Directors and outgoing correspondence of board members can be found in the series, Board members files. See the series Confidential files for additional files from the Chronological files subseries; the Fax transmissions subseries and the State agencies files subseries (Attorney General correspondence). Most, if not all of these documents are no longer confidential. Additional correspondence with Texas TGV and Texas FasTrac is in the series Franchise application and franchise regulation files. Correspondence with the consultants preparing the environmental impact statement and with the general public over concerns re: the high speed rail project is in the Environmental impact statement files. Some county correspondence is also in the series Town hall meeting files and related materials.
Organization
These records are organized into 10 subseries:
Chronological files, 1990-1994, 3.5 cubic ft.
Fax transmissions, 1990-1994, 4 cubic ft.
State agencies files, 1977, 1983, 1989-1995, 2.5 cubic ft.
Federal agencies files, 1988-1995, 0.5 cubic ft.
Local government and transportation authorities files, 1986, 1989-1995, 1 cubic ft.
Colleges and universities files, 1990-1995, 0.5 cubic ft.
Interested parties files, 1988-1994, 1.5 cubic ft.
Legal firms files, 1983, 1987-1988, 1990-1994, 0.15 cubic ft.
Associations files, 1990-1994, 0.70 cubic ft.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1993, 0.15 cubic ft.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item and cite the subseries), Administrative correspondence files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to, home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and personal family information of government employees and officials (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 552.117), an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
Restrictions on Use
None.
Chronological files, 1990-1994,
3.5 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority, dating 1990-1994. Also present are correspondence logs, reports, agreements, contracts, legislation, meeting agenda, financial data, and magazine articles. The majority of the material is outgoing letters and memoranda from the executive director or the deputy executive director, some from other agency staff. Some folders are marked just as Chronological files, FY (year), others are marked as files of individuals, generally the executive director or the deputy executive director. General files are not present for FY92, however, there is a large group of files for the executive director for that year.
Correspondents include Board members, the Attorney General and other state officials, federal agencies, city and county officials, legislators, consultants, attorneys, franchise applicants for the high speed rail contract, and the general public. Topics covered include public comment and hearings on the high speed rail (HSR) applications, awarding the franchise application for a high speed rail, environmental impact studies, Southwest Airlines litigation, terminating the HSR contract with Texas TGV, administration of the agency, and termination of the agency. See the series Confidential files for additional chronological files. Most, if not all of these documents are no longer confidential. See also the series Board members files for additional correspondence with board members; and the other subseries in the Administrative correspondence and subject files for the rest of the agency's correspondence.
Arrangement
There are two sets of files. General chronological files, arranged by fiscal year, followed by individual chronological files, arranged alphabetically, then in chronological order by fiscal year. Within both sets of files, the letters are generally in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Chronological files, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Chronological files, general
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2000/094-9 April 1 - December 31, 1990
January 1 - March 31, 1991
April 1 - August 31, 1991
September 1- October 31, 1992
November 1 - December 31, 1992
January 1- April 30, 1993
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2000/094-10 May 1 - August 31, 1993
September 1 - October 20, 1993
October 21 - November 29, 1993
Chronological list of outgoing correspondence, September 1991-August 1992
Chronological list of incoming correspondence, September 1992-August 1993
Chronological list of outgoing correspondence, September 1992-August 1993
Chronological list of incoming correspondence, September 1993-August 1994
Chronological list of outgoing correspondence, September 1993-August 1994
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1994
Chronological files, individuals
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2000/094-10Burns, FY94 highlights, November 1993-May 1994
Burns, September 1, 1993-August 31, 1994
Dillon, January-February 1992
Dillon, October-December 1991
C. Fern, December 1993
C. Fern, December 1993-January 1994
Goodhope, September 1, 1992 - February 28, 1993
Chairman Guerrero, January 3 - July 1, 1992
Luther Jones, September-November 1993
Neely:
March 22 - August 31, 1991
September 1 - October 31, 1991
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2000/094-11 November 1, 1991 - February 29, 1992
April 1992
August 1992
H. Payne, August 1994
Polusky:
Subsidies, 1990
May 24 - December 31, 1990
January 1 - August 31, 1991
September 1, 1991 - August 31, 1992
September 1, 1992 - August 31, 1993
August 9, 1993-February 8, 1994
Rutter:
April 1 - December 31, 1990
January 1 - August 31, 1991
September 1, 1991 - February 29, 1992
March 1 - August 31, 1992
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2000/094-12 September 1, 1992 - April 30, 1993
May 1 - August 31, 1993
September 1 - November 30, 1993
October 20, 1993-December 23, 1994, April 1995
Fax transmissions, 1990-1994,
4 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority, dating 1990-1994. These records are primarily faxed outgoing letters and memoranda and fax transmittal sheets of the agency, most sent out by the executive director or the deputy executive director. Some incoming letters are present. Attachments faxed with the letters include information sheets on various aspects of the high speed rail project; copies of speeches, most made by THSRA board members or the executive director; reports; agreements; contracts; testimony; legislation; meeting agenda; financial data, and clippings.
Correspondents include Board members, the Attorney General and other state officials, city and county officials, legislators and congressmen, federal officials, consultants, attorneys, corporations - especially Texas TGV, franchise applicants for the high speed rail contract, and the general public. Topics covered include public comment and hearings on the high speed rail (HSR) applications, awarding the franchise application for a high speed rail, environmental impact studies, Southwest Airlines litigation, terminating the HSR contract with Texas TGV, and terminating the Texas High Speed Rail Authority. See the series Confidential files for additional fax transmission files. Most, if not all of these documents are no longer confidential. See also the series Board members files for additional correspondence with board members; and the other subseries in the Administrative correspondence and subject files for the rest of the agency's correspondence.
Arrangement of the records
The records are arranged in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Fax transmissions, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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2000/094-12Fax transmissions, FY 94, September 1993 - October 1994
Fax transmissions, FY 93:
August 1993
July 1993
June 1993
May 1993
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2000/094-13 April 1993
March 1993
February 1993
January 1993
December 1992
November 1992
October 1992
September 1992
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2000/094-14Fax transmissions, FY 92:
August 1992
July 1992
June 1992
May 1992
April 1992
March 1992
February 1992
January 1992
December 1991
November 1991
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2000/094-15 October 1991
September 1991
Fax transmissions, FY 91:
August 1991
July 1991
June 1991
May 1991
April 1991
March 1991
February 1991
January 1991
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2000/094-16 December 1990
November 1990
October 1990
September 1990
Fax transmissions, FY 90:
August 1990
July 1990
June 1990
May 1990
State agencies files, 1977, 1983, 1989-1995,
2.5 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence and subject files of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA) with various state agencies, dating 1977, 1983, and 1989-1995. There are incoming and outgoing letters and memoranda, most from the executive director or the deputy executive director of the THSRA with state agency officials. Also present are reports, meeting agenda, manuals, interagency contracts, brochures, press releases, and budget and financial materials. See the series Confidential files for additional Attorney General correspondence and opinions. Most, if not all of these documents are no longer confidential. See the other subseries in the Administrative correspondence and subject files for the rest of the agency's correspondence.
Arrangement
The files are arranged alphabetically by agency, then foldered by type of record. Items in most files are in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), State agencies files, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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2000/094-16State Office of Administrative Hearings:
[Correspondence], 1993-1994
Interagency contract, 1992
Department of Agriculture, 1992
Attorney General:
Correspondence:
1990-1994
9/1/93 - 8/31/94
5/07/92 - 10/7/92
10/15/91 - 4/29/92
5/21/90 - 9/25/91
Acceptance of donations, 1993
Government Law and Liability Conference, 1995
EIS - Special requests, 1992-1993
Interagency Cooperation Contract, 1992-1993
Legal billing, 1992-1994
Open records information, 1977, 1990-1991
Open Records Act, 1992
Legal Research Board Member Tenure, 1993
Open meetings - workshops, 1993
Outside counsel, 1993
Steering Committee, Environmental Conference, 1992-1993
Open records requests and AG opinions:
[Note: Many of these letters concern the requested release of confidential information; also, some letters to the Attorney General not pertaining to open records requests were filed with these letters.]
September 1991-August 1992
July -August 1991
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2000/094-17 June 1990-June 1991
State Auditor, 1991, 1993
General Services Commission:
1992-1995
Open records, 1993-1994
Governor's Office:
Correspondence, 1994
Executive correspondence, 1991-1994
Governor's Executive Development Program, 1993-1994
Petition to U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 1993
Texas House of Representatives, 1990-1993
Department of Information Resources, 1990-1993
Legislative Budget Office, 1991-1993
Texas Legislative Council, 1994
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 1992-1994
Texas Public Finance Authority, 1992
Railroad Commission:
Correspondence, 1993-1994
Correspondence, 1990-1993
Interagency contract, 1991-1993
Equipment loan, 1995
Extension contract, 1995
Texas Register, 1990-1994
Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, 1990-1993
Secretary of State, 1992-1994
Texas Senate, 1993-1994
Texas Senate, 1990-1993
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2000/094-18Office of State-Federal Relations, 1990-1993
Supreme Court of Texas, 1983
Texas Department of Transportation:
1994
1992-1993
1990-1993
External Advisory Panel, 1993
Texas Transportation Researcher, 1992-1993
Royal Eagle Lines, 1992-1993
Transportation planning, 1994
State Highway 130, 1994
Texas State Treasury, 1993-1995
Texas Turnpike Authority, 1989-1991
Texas Water Commission, 1991-1993
Texas Worker's Compensation Commission:
1992-1995
1991-1993
Risk management, 1993-1994
Training materials, ca. 1993
Federal agencies files, 1988-1995,
0.5 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence and subject files of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA) with several federal agencies, dating 1988-1995. There are incoming and outgoing letters and memoranda, most from the executive director or the deputy executive director of the THSRA with federal officials and congressmen. Also present are reports, meeting agenda, statements and testimony before Congress, legislation, and newsletters and other publications. Most of the files are from the U.S. Department of Transportation. See the other subseries in the Administrative correspondence and subject files for the rest of the agency's correspondence.
Arrangement
The files are arranged alphabetically by agency, then foldered by type of record. Items in most files are in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Federal agencies files, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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2000/094-19Congress:
Congressional testimony, 1990-1991
House of Representatives, 1990-1991
House of Representatives, Miscellaneous legislation, 1990-1991
Senate, 1991-1993
Senate, Miscellaneous legislation, 1988-1989, 1995
Senate, Hearing on High Speed Ground Transportation Oversight, 1992
U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, 1994
U.S. Department of Transportation:
1990-1994
1991-1992
ISTEA (Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act):
1993-1994
1991-1992
Federal Railroad Administration:
1988-1994
Grade Crossing Action Plan, 1994
High Speed Rail Overview, 1995
Safety Inspection Trip, draft TGV and ICE reports, 1991
Transportation Research Board, 1989-1991
Transportation Research Board, Passenger Transportation Committee, 1992
Local government and transportation authorities files, 1986, 1989-1995,
1 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence and subject files of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA) with several transit or transportation authorities and some local government bodies and officials, dating 1986, 1989-1995. There are incoming and outgoing letters and memoranda, most from the executive director or the deputy executive director of the THSRA with transportation or transit authority boards, chambers of commerce, and other local officials. Also present are reports and studies, transportation plans, meeting agenda, newsletters, and other publications. Correspondence with county officials is in the subseries, Interested parties files. See the other subseries in the Administrative correspondence and subject files for the rest of the agency's correspondence. Additional transportation plans from local governments or regional councils are in the series Reports and studies of high speed rail and MAGLEV transportation systems.
Arrangement
The files are arranged alphabetically by city or authority, then foldered by type of record. Items in most files are in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Local government and transportation authorities files, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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2000/094-19Austin Transportation Study, 1994
[2 folders, 2 envelopes]
Austin Bergstrom International Airport, 1995
[Austin] Bergstrom Conversion Task Force, Transit linkage and regional planning, Robert Mueller Airport, 1992-1993
[Austin] Bergstrom Conversion Task Force, First Interim Report, 1992
City of Austin/Capital Metro Disparity Study, 1993
City of Austin, ridership forecasts, 1991
Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1992
City of Dallas, 1991, 1995
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 1986, 1990
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2000/094-20Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, Final Report, Evaluation of the Potential Effects of Changing the Air Service Restrictions at Love Field, 1990
[unfoldered bound report]
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, 1990-1994
DFW Airport Briefing for Marc Burns, Executive Director, THSRA, June 17, 1993
Dawson, Texas, 1992
City of Ennis, 1992
City of Houston, airport improvement projects, 1995
Greater Houston Partnership, Regional Mobility Plan for the Houston Area, 1989
[unfoldered bound publication]
Greater Houston Partnership, Transportation Planning Subcommittee, 1991-1992
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, 1994
North Central Texas Council of Governments, 1993-1995
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Transportation Plan, 1995
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, 1991
San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization, 1990, 1994
San Francisco Transportation Authority, 1993
Colleges and universities files, 1990-1995,
0.5 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence and subject files of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA) with various colleges and universities, dating 1990-1995. There are incoming and outgoing letters and memoranda, most from the executive director or the deputy executive director of the THSRA with university officials, professors, directors or staff of university institutes or programs, or others. Also present are reports, meeting agenda, interagency contracts, and publications. Reports and theses from several universities are in the series Reports and studies of high speed rail and MAGLEV transportation systems.
Arrangement
The files are arranged alphabetically, then foldered by type of record. Items in most files are in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Colleges and universities files, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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2000/094-20Southwest Texas State University, 1994
[Southern Methodist University], Degolyer Library, 1991
Texas Southern University, 1995
Texas Southern University, interagency cooperation contract, 1991-1992
University of Texas at Austin:
1991-1994
Center for Transportation Research, 1992-1993
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, 1992-1993
Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 1992-1993
Texas A&M University:
Texas Engineering Extension Service, 1992-1993
Texas Transportation Institute:
1993-1994
1992
Interagency contract, 1990-1992
Universities internship response, correspondence, 1993
Interested parties files, 1988-1994,
1.5 cubic ft.
This series consists of administrative correspondence and subject files of the Texas High Speed Rail Authority (THSRA) with county officials, colleges and universities, other states, other countries and the general public, dating 1988-1994. There are incoming and outgoing letters, most from the executive director or the deputy executive director of the THSRA with county judges and the general public, also professors or officials at a few colleges and universities, and with foreign governments and foreign corporations. Other records present include petitions, reports and newsletters. The majority of the records are county correspondence files with the general public.
Correspondence with other local officials is in the subseries Local government and transportation authorities files. Correspondence with colleges and universities is also present in the subseries, Colleges and universities files. Correspondence with local officials and citizens in counties about the environmental impact of the project can be found in the series Environmental impact statement files and the series Town hall meeting files and related materials. See the other subseries in the Administrative correspondence and subject files for the rest of the agency's correspondence.
Arrangement
The files are arranged into three groups. First are the general files, including files with colleges and other states, followed by the county files, then finishing with files from foreign countries. Within each group the files are alphabetically. Items in most files are in reverse chronological order.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Interested parties files, Administrative correspondence and subject files, Records, Texas High Speed Rail Authority. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
General files
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2000/094-20General county information, 1993
Non-route county information, 1993
Interested parties, derail, 1993
Colleges and universities, 1991-1993
Correspondence with county judges, 1992-1993
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2000/094-21Interested parties, correspondence, 1991-1992
Interested parties, other states, 1991-1994
Interested parties, other countries, 1993
Interested parties, petitions, 1993
County files
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2000/094-21Austin County, 1992
Bastrop County, 1992
Bell County, 1991-1993
Bexar County, 1993
Brazoria County, 1991-1992
Brazos County, 1992-1993
Burnet County, 1991
Caldwell County, 1993
Cherokee County, 1992
Collin County, 1992
Cooke County, 1992
Dallas County, 1992-1993
Ellis County, 1992-1993
Falls County, 1991-1993
Fayette County, 1992-1993
Fort Bend County, 1992-1993
Freestone County, 1991-1992
Gonzales County, 1992
Grimes County, 1991-1993
Guadalupe County, 1992-1993
Harris County, 1992-1993
Haskell County, 1991
Hays County, 1992-1993
Hidalgo County, 1991
Hill County, 1992-1993
Leon County, 1991-1992
Limestone County, 1991-1993
Lubbock County, 1992-1993
Madison County, 1991
Montgomery County, 1992
McLennan County, 1991-1993
McLennan County, 1993
Milam County, 1992-1993
Navarro County, 1992
Nueces County, 1992-1993
Panola County, 1991
Robertson County, 1992-1993
Tarrant County, 1991-1993
Travis County, 1991-1993
Walker County, 1992-1993
Waller County, 1991-1993
Washington County, 1993
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2000/094-22