May 28, 2025 – The clock is ticking for Senate Bill 2366 and other hopeful legislation at the State level, as the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature will come to a close on Friday, June 2nd. SB2366, authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes, would establish a grant program for short-line railroads. The North East Texas Connector runs from Greenville to Winfield, dissecting Sulphur Springs and making stops at the new Transload Center near Loop 301. If SB2366 passes, short-line railroads including NETC could apply for grants to cover costs up to 90% of approved projects such as replacing short line railroad tracks or bridges, improving rail capacity, or restoring railway service.
