Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
1900 Main
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Frank Wilson
Phone: (713) 739-4834 Fax: (713) 739-4834
Email: Fwilson@ridemetro.org
Updated as of: 6/30/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(State)
Sections 451.001 et. seq. of the Texas Transportation Code. (Board-451.501 et. seq.)
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
Last Thurs of the month, 1:00 p.m; Metro Board Rm, 1201 Louisiana, Houston. One regular meeting per month is required. By written notice, special meetings can be called by chair or members.
COMPOSITION
Nine members
Positions 1-5 Members nominated by Mayor of City of Houston and confirmed by City Council
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
Members: Shall be resident citizens and qualified voters of the authority. 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.
TERM: Two years, eight year limit on terms on the same board.
CHAIRPERSON: Elected by the membership (vice-chairman and secretary also elected by the members.)
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST