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TX Transp Code § 463.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.058. Use and Acquisition of Property of Others

Sec. 463.058.  USE AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OF OTHERS.  (a)  For a purpose described by Section 463.056(a)(1) and as necessary or useful in the construction, repair, maintenance, or operation of the public transportation system, an authority may:(1)  use a public way, including an alley; and(2)  directly, or indirectly by another person, relocate or reroute the property of another person or alter the construction of the property of another person.(b)  For an act authorized by Subsection (a)(2), an authority may contract with the owner of the property to allow the owner to make the relocation, rerouting, or alteration by the owner's own means or through a contractor of the owner.  The contract may provide for reimbursement of the owner for costs or payment to the contractor.(c)  An authority may acquire by eminent domain any interest in real property, including a fee simple interest, except the right of eminent domain may not be exercised:(1)  in a municipality without the approval of each proposed acquisition by the governing body of the municipality or in an unincorporated area without the approval of each proposed acquisition by the commissioners court of the county in which the property to be condemned is located; or(2)  in a manner that would:(A)  unduly impair the existing neighborhood character of property surrounding, or adjacent to, the property to be condemned;(B)  unduly interfere with interstate commerce; or(C)  authorize the authority to run an authority vehicle on a railroad track that is used to transport property.(d)  If an authority, through the exercise of a power under this chapter, makes necessary the relocation or rerouting of, or alteration of the construction of, a road, alley, overpass, underpass, railroad track, bridge, or associated property, an electric, telegraph, telephone, or television cable line, conduit, or associated property, or a water, sewer, gas, or other pipeline, or associated property, the relocation or rerouting or alteration of the construction must be accomplished at the sole cost and expense of the authority, and damages that are incurred by an owner of the property must be paid by the authority.(e)  An authority may not begin an activity authorized under Subsection (a) to alter or damage property of others, including this state or a political subdivision of this state, without having first received the written permission of the owner.(f)  In this subsection, "telecommunications provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.002, Utilities Code. Notwithstanding Subsection (a), an authority may not relocate the property of a telecommunications provider on behalf of the provider without the provider's permission.(g)  Subsections (e) and (f) do not apply if the power of eminent domain is exercised.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.059. Eminent Domain Proceedings

Sec. 463.059.  EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  An eminent domain proceeding by an authority is initiated by the adoption by the executive committee of a resolution, after notice and a hearing, that:(1)  describes the property interest to be acquired by the authority;(2)  declares the public necessity for and interest in the acquisition;  and(3)  states that the acquisition is necessary and proper for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of the public transportation system.(b)  A resolution adopted under this section and approved by resolution of the appropriate municipal governing body or commissioners court is conclusive evidence of the public necessity for the acquisition described in the resolution and that the property interest is necessary for public use.(c)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 21, Property Code, applies to an eminent domain proceeding by an authority.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.060. Agreement With Utilities; Carriers

Sec. 463.060.  AGREEMENT WITH UTILITIES; CARRIERS.  An authority may agree with any other public or private utility, communication system, common carrier, or transportation system for:(1)  the joint use in the authority of the property of the agreeing entities;  or(2)  the establishment of through routes, joint fares, or transfers of passengers.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.061. Fares and Other Charges

Sec. 463.061.  FARES AND OTHER CHARGES.  (a)  An authority shall impose reasonable and nondiscriminatory fares, tolls, charges, rents, and other compensation for the use of the public transportation system sufficient to produce revenue, together with grants received by the authority, in an amount adequate to:(1)  pay all expenses necessary to operate and maintain the public transportation system;(2)  pay when due the principal of and interest on, and sinking fund and reserve fund payments agreed to be made with respect to, all bonds that are issued by the authority and payable wholly or partly from the revenue; and(3)  fulfill the terms of any other agreement with the holders of bonds described by Subdivision (2) or with a person acting on behalf of the bondholders.(b)  It is intended by this chapter that the compensation imposed under Subsection (a) not exceed the amounts necessary to produce revenue sufficient to meet the obligations of the authority under this chapter.(c)  Compensation for the use of the public transportation system may be set according to a zone system or to another classification that the authority determines to be reasonable.(d)  This section does not limit the state's power to regulate fares, tolls, charges, or rents imposed by an authority or other compensation authorized under this section.  The state agrees with holders of bonds issued under this chapter, however, not to alter the power given to an authority under this section to impose fares, tolls, charges, rents, and other compensation in amounts sufficient to comply with Subsection (a), or to impair the rights and remedies of an authority bondholder, or a person acting on behalf of a bondholder, until the bonds, interest on the bonds, interest on unpaid installments of interest, costs and expenses in connection with an action or proceeding by or on behalf of a bondholder, and other obligations of the authority in connection with the bonds are discharged.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.063. Fare Enforcement Officers

Sec. 463.063.  FARE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.  (a)  An authority may employ or contract for persons to serve as fare enforcement officers to enforce the payment of fares for use of the public transportation system by:(1)  requesting and inspecting evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from a person using the public transportation system; and(2)  issuing a citation to a person described by Section 463.062(d).(b)  Before commencing duties as a fare enforcement officer, a person must complete at least eight hours of training approved by the authority that is appropriate to the duties required of a fare enforcement officer.(c)  While performing duties, a fare enforcement officer shall:(1)  wear a distinctive uniform, badge, or insignia that identifies the person as a fare enforcement officer; and(2)  work under the direction of the authority's chief executive officer.(d)  A fare enforcement officer may:(1)  request evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from passengers of the public transportation system or evidence showing exemption from the payment requirement;(2)  request personal identification or other documentation designated by the authority from a passenger who does not produce evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare on request by the officer;(3)  instruct a passenger to immediately leave the public transportation system if the passenger does not possess evidence showing payment or exemption from payment of the appropriate fare; or(4)  file a complaint in the appropriate court that charges the person with an offense under Section 463.062(d).(e)  A fare enforcement officer may not carry a weapon while performing duties under this section unless the officer is a certified peace officer.(f)  A fare enforcement officer who is not a certified peace officer is not a peace officer and has no authority to enforce a criminal law, except as provided by this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.064. Enforcement of High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Usage

Sec. 463.064.  ENFORCEMENT OF HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE USAGE.  (a)  The executive committee by resolution may regulate or prohibit improper entrance into, exit from, and vehicle occupancy in high occupancy vehicle lanes operated, managed, or maintained by the authority.(b)  The executive committee by resolution may establish reasonable and appropriate methods to enforce regulations or prohibitions established under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.065. Insurance

Sec. 463.065.  INSURANCE.  (a)  An authority may insure, through purchased insurance policies or self-insurance programs, or both, the legal liability of the authority and of its contractors and subcontractors arising from the acquisition, construction, or operation of the programs and facilities of the authority for:(1)  personal or property damage; and(2)  officers' and employees' liability.(b)  An authority may use contracts, rating plans, and risk management programs designed to encourage accident prevention.(c)  In developing an insurance or self-insurance program, an authority may consider the peculiar hazards, indemnity standards, and past and prospective loss and expense experience of the authority and of its contractors and subcontractors.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.066. Tax Exemption

Sec. 463.066.  TAX EXEMPTION.  The property, revenue, and income of an authority are exempt from state and local taxes.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.067. Continuation of Existing Rail Use

Sec. 463.067.  CONTINUATION OF EXISTING RAIL USE.  For purposes of ownership or transfer of ownership of an interest in real property, a rail mass transit system line operating on property previously used by a railroad, railway, street railway, or interurban railway is a continuation of existing rail use.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.068. Elections

Sec. 463.068.  ELECTIONS.  (a)  In an election ordered by the executive committee:(1)  the executive committee shall give notice of the election by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the authority at least once each week for three consecutive weeks, with the first publication occurring at least 21 days before the date of election; and(2)  a resolution ordering the election and the election notice must show, in addition to the requirements of the Election Code, the hours of the election and polling places in election precincts.(b)  Subsection (a) does not apply to an election under Section 463.309.(c)  A copy of the notice of each election held under this chapter shall be furnished to the Texas Transportation Commission and the comptroller.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities|Section 463.069. Additional Fee

Sec. 463.069.  ADDITIONAL FEE.  (a)  In addition to a toll or other charge imposed under Section 367.011 or other law, an entity that operates an international bridge may impose a fee for the use of the bridge as follows:(1)  not more than $1 for passenger vehicles;(2)  not more than $2 for commercial motor vehicles; and(3)  not more than 25 cents for pedestrians.(b)  Before a fee may be imposed under this section, the entity must enter into a written agreement with an authority relating to the imposition and disposition of the fee.  The agreement must provide:(1)  for collection of the fee by the entity and remittance of the authority's portion of the fee to the authority each month; and(2)  if more than one entity operates an international bridge, for the division of the amount described by Subsection (c)(1) among the entities.(c)  Of the fees collected under this section:(1)  25 percent shall be retained by the entity for transportation projects or complementary transportation services;(2)  50 percent shall be used for a rail mass transit system; and(3)  25 percent shall be used for regional high capacity transit.(d)  The percentage described by Subsection (c)(3) may be retained by the entity if:(1)  the entity is a mass transit provider; and(2)  mass transit was provided in the municipality in which the international bridge is located on or before January 1, 2019.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.101. Powers and Authority of Executive Committee

Sec. 463.101.  POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  (a)  The executive committee may:(1)  employ and prescribe the compensation for a chief executive officer whom the committee may designate as the general manager or the executive director;(2)  appoint auditors and attorneys and prescribe their duties, compensation, and tenure;(3)  adopt a seal for the authority;(4)  set the fiscal year for the authority;(5)  establish a complete system of accounts for the authority;(6)  designate by resolution an authorized representative of the authority to, according to terms prescribed by the executive committee:(A)  invest authority funds; and(B)  withdraw money from authority accounts for investments;  and(7)  designate by resolution an authorized representative of the authority to supervise the substitution of securities pledged to secure authority funds.(b)  The executive committee is the local designated recipient of funds committed to the authority by the federal government.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.102. Investments

Sec. 463.102.  INVESTMENTS.  The executive committee shall invest authority funds in any investment authorized for an entity under Chapter 2256, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.103. Depository; Deposit of Funds

Sec. 463.103.  DEPOSITORY;  DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.  (a)  The executive committee shall designate one or more banks as depositories for authority funds.(b)  An authority shall deposit all funds of the authority that are not otherwise invested in one or more of the authority's depository banks unless otherwise required by an order or resolution authorizing the issuance of an authority bond or note or other contractual undertaking.(c)  Funds in a depository, to the extent that those funds are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, shall be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.104. Chief Executive Officer: Duties

Sec. 463.104.  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:  DUTIES.  (a)  The general manager or executive director, as designated under Section 463.101(a)(1), shall administer the daily operation of an authority.(b)  In conformity with the policy of the executive committee, the general manager or executive director may:(1)  employ persons to conduct the affairs of the authority, including any operating or management company; and(2)  remove any employee.(c)  The general manager or executive director shall prescribe the duties, tenure, and compensation of each person employed.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.105. Rules

Sec. 463.105.  RULES.  (a)  The executive committee by resolution may adopt rules for the:(1)  safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the public transportation system;(2)  use of the public transportation system and the authority's services by the public and the payment of fares, tolls, and other charges; and(3)  regulation of privileges on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the authority.(b)  The authority shall encourage to the maximum extent feasible the participation of private enterprise.(c)  A notice of each rule adopted by the executive committee shall be published in a newspaper with general circulation in the area in which the authority is located once each week for two consecutive weeks after adoption of the rule.  The notice must contain a condensed statement of the substance of the rule and must advise that a copy of the complete text of the rule is filed in the principal office of the authority where the text may be read by any person.(d)  A rule becomes effective 10 days after the date of the second publication of the notice under this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.1055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.1055. Procurement Rules

Sec. 463.1055.  PROCUREMENT RULES.  (a)  The executive committee may adopt and enforce procurement procedures, guidelines, and rules:(1)  defining the terms in and implementing Sections 463.106 and 463.107; or(2)  covering:(A)  the appointment of contracting officers;(B)  the solicitation for and award of contracts, including the electronic transmission of bids and proposals and the use of the reverse auction procedure, as defined by Section 2155.062, Government Code;(C)  the resolution of protests and contract disputes;(D)  foreign currency transactions and conversions and foreign exchange rate risk management; or(E)  other aspects of the procurement process for domestic and international contracts.(b)  Sections 463.106 and 463.107 and the procedures, guidelines, or rules adopted under this section confer no rights on an actual or potential bidder, offeror, contractor, or other person except as expressly stated in the procedures, guidelines, or rules.(c)  A procurement procedure, guideline, or rule covering the electronic transmission of bids and proposals must provide:(1)  for the identification, security, and confidentiality of an electronic bid or proposal;(2)  that an electronic bid or proposal is not required to be sealed; and(3)  that an electronic bid or proposal remains effectively unopened until the appropriate time.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 463.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities|Subchapter C. Management of Authority|Section 463.106. Purchases: Competitive Bidding

Sec. 463.106.  PURCHASES:  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c) and as otherwise provided by this chapter, an authority may not award a contract for construction, services, or property, other than real property, except through the solicitation of competitive sealed bids or proposals ensuring full and open competition.(b)  The authority shall describe in a solicitation each factor to be used to evaluate a bid or proposal and give the factor's relative importance. (c)  The executive committee may authorize the negotiation of a contract without competitive sealed bids or proposals if:(1)  the aggregate amount involved in the contract is $50,000 or less;(2)  the contract is for construction for which not more than one bid or proposal is received;(3)  the contract is for services or property for which there is only one source or for which it is otherwise impracticable to obtain competition;(4)  the contract is to respond to an emergency for which the public exigency does not permit the delay incident to the competitive process;(5)  the contract is for personal or professional services or services for which competitive bidding is precluded by law; or(6)  the contract, without regard to form and which may include bonds, notes, loan agreements, or other obligations, is for the purpose of borrowing money or is a part of a transaction relating to the borrowing of money, including:(A)  a credit support agreement, such as a line or letter of credit or other debt guaranty;(B)  a bond, note, debt sale or purchase, trustee, paying agent, remarketing agent, indexing agent, or similar agreement;(C)  an agreement with a securities dealer, broker, or underwriter; and(D)  any other contract or agreement considered by the executive committee to be appropriate or necessary in support of the authority's financing activities.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.|