Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
1900 Main Street P. O. Box 61429
Houston, Texas 77208-1429
Contact: Frank Wilson
Phone: (713) 739-4834 Fax: (713) 739-4834
Email: Fwilson@ridemetro.org
Updated as of: 7/7/2010
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(State)
Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 451, Subchapter K, Sections 451.501 through 451.520.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
To deliver mass transportation services by means of an efficient, convenient and cost effective system to serve as an attractive alternative to the automobile and as a means of travel for the transit dependent population.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Board of directors holds their regular meeting at, 1:00 p.m on the third Thursday of the month - 1900 Main Street, Houston - Board Room - 2nd Floor. One regular meeting per month is required. By written notice, special meetings can be called by chair or members.
COMPOSITION
TOTAL: 9 members, who must be qualified voters residing in the authority.
Positions 1 through 5: Members nominated by mayor of city of Houston and confirmed by city council. The mayor the City of Houston shall make appointments to the board so that at least one of their appointees is designated to represent the interests of the "transportation disadvantaged", who are "the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals".
Positions 6 & 7: Designated by mayors of all other incorporated municipalities located within the authority.
Positions 8 & 9: Appointed by Harris County Commissioner's Court.
COMPENSATION: Members are reimbursed $50 for each meeting attended, not to exceed five meetings in a calendar month, and necessary and reasonable expenses.
QUORUM: Requires a majority of the members of the board of directors.
TERM: Two years, eight year term limit on the same board.
CHAIRPERSON: Elected by the membership of the board.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST