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Council to treat DART board-composition measure as standalone item after mayor and members press for separate vote

2956554 · April 10, 2025
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Summary

Irving leaders discussed supporting legislation (Senate Bill 2118) to change Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board composition so each city has direct representation. Councilmembers asked to pull the item from the consent agenda for a separate vote and to give residents a clear record of the city’s position.

Mayor Rick Stover and councilmembers used the April 10 work session to press for a separate council vote on a resolution supporting state legislation (Senate Bill 2118) that would change the composition and authority of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board.

Mayor Stover described concerns about representation on the DART board, saying one…

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