Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.

SB 1371 modifies Texas law to affect small metropolitan transit authorities (those with a principal municipality under 320,000 population). It clarifies that tax exemptions for compressed natural gas fuel do not apply to transit vehicles using refueling facilities operated by these small authorities, except in emergencies under specific agreements. The bill also requires a 60-day delay for new single-ride fares in such authorities (unless overridden by a regional planning group) and adjusts board service calculation rules to exclude certain interim appointments or presiding officer terms. These changes streamline operations for smaller transit systems while maintaining fiscal oversight.