Oppose legislation that allows railroad companies to block streets for a substantial period of time and support funding for relocation.

In 1999, legislation was enacted that allowed a municipality to fine a rail company employee if a train obstructed an interchange for more than ten minutes. Train blocks are a growing problem. A train which blocks an intersection for a period of time creates situations where an emergency vehicle may not be able to respond to an emergency call in a timely manner. The amount of trains traveling through the City of Laredo has more than doubled since 1994, causing delays. During the 77th Legislative Session, the House passed HB 1594 relating to allowing a train to stand on a street, railroad crossing, or highway. The bill did not get passed by the Senate State Affairs Committee.