Opinion No.

Office of the Attorney General — State of Texas John Cornyn Mr. Charles W. Heald, P.E. Executive Director Texas Department of Transportation 125 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78701-2483

Re: Whether the Texas Department of Transportation is authorized to establish the Statewide Transportation Policy Committee and the Bicycle Advisory Committee as provided in title 43, section 1.85(a)(2) and (8) of the Texas Administrative Code (RQ-0126-JC)

Dear Mr. Heald:

You ask whether the Texas Department of Transportation (the "Department") is authorized to establish the Statewide Transportation Policy…