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TX Transp Code § 458.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.005. Public Hearing on Creation of Rural Transportation District; Notice

Sec. 458.005.  PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF RURAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT;  NOTICE.  (a)  If a conference finds it advisable to create a new rural transit district, the conference shall set a public hearing on the creation of the district.(b)  Before the public hearing is convened, the conference shall:(1)  identify each county that will be included in the territory of the proposed rural transit district;  and(2)  advise each component county and municipality in the proposed territory.(c)  Notice of the public hearing shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the territory of the proposed district.  The notice must include:(1)  the time and place of the hearing;  and(2)  a description of and a map showing the boundaries of the proposed district.(d)  At the hearing, any interested person may appear and be heard on any matter relating to the effect of the formation of the proposed rural transit district.(e)  After the hearing is concluded, the conference may by resolution create and establish the boundaries of a rural transit district if the conference determines that:(1)  the creation of the rural transit district will serve the general public and be conducive to the welfare and benefit of persons and property in the district;  and(2)  the general public cannot be better served by an existing rural transit district.(f)  A nonurbanized area of a county may not be excluded from the district.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 458.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.006. Governing Body of Rural Transit District

Sec. 458.006.  GOVERNING BODY OF RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.  (a)  Not later than the 60th day after the date the boundaries of a rural transit district are established, the commissioners court of each county and one elected representative from the governing body of each municipality in the territory of the district shall provide for the selection of the governing body of the district.(b)  The governing body of the district consists of elected officers who are selected by and serve at the pleasure of the governing bodies of the component municipalities in the district and the commissioners court of each county in the district.(c)  The number of members of the governing body of a single-county rural transit district may not exceed nine.  The number of members of the governing body of a multicounty district may not exceed 15, except that each member county is entitled to at least one representative on the governing body.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 458.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.007. Unserved Rural Areas May Join Rural Transit District

Sec. 458.007.  UNSERVED RURAL AREAS MAY JOIN RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.  An unserved rural area may join an existing rural transit district on the adoption of a resolution by the commissioners court of the county to that effect.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 458.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.008. Merger of Rural Transit Districts

Sec. 458.008.  MERGER OF RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICTS.  (a)  Two or more rural transit districts may merge into a new rural transit district.  The territory of the new district must include all the territory of each merged district.(b)  The merger is made when the governing board of each district by resolution adopts an interlocal agreement that specifies:(1)  the boundaries of each district to be merged and of the new district;(2)  the terms of the merger;  and(3)  a schedule for execution of the merger.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 458.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.009. Urban Transit Districts

Sec. 458.009.  URBAN TRANSIT DISTRICTS.  (a)  A public transportation provider that on September 1, 1994, was not receiving public transportation money through the department may contract with the department to provide small urban public transportation services and receive state or federal public transportation money through the department, the Federal Transit Administration, or the administration's successor only if the provider becomes an urban transit district as provided by this section.(b)  The public transportation provider must be:(1)  a local governmental body created under Chapter 791, Government Code;  or(2)  a political subdivision of this state.(c)  The governing body of the provider may by resolution create a small urban transit district to serve the general public.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 458.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.010. General Powers of Rural Transit Districts

Sec. 458.010.  GENERAL POWERS OF RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICTS.  (a)  In addition to a power expressly granted by this chapter, a rural transit district has any power necessary to carry out a purpose of the district.(b)  A rural transit district may contract with the United States, a state or state agency, another rural transit district, an urban transit district, a metropolitan or regional transit authority, a county, a municipality, a metropolitan municipal corporation, a special district, a governmental agency in or outside this state, or any private person, firm, or corporation:(1)  to receive a gift or grant or secure a loan or advance for a preliminary planning and feasibility study;  or(2)  for the design, construction, or operation of a transportation facility, including an intermodal transportation facility.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 458.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.011. Additional Powers of Rural or Urban Transit District

Sec. 458.011.  ADDITIONAL POWERS OF RURAL OR URBAN TRANSIT DISTRICT.  (a)  A rural or urban transit district may contract with any governmental agency or private person, firm, or corporation for:(1)  the use by either party to the contract of all or any part of a facility, structure, interest in land, air right over land, or right-of-way that is owned, leased, or held by the other party; or(2)  the purpose of planning, constructing, or operating a facility or performing a service that the rural transit district is authorized to operate or perform.(b)  The governing body of a rural or urban transit district by resolution may adopt rules for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the transit district's transportation system, except that the rules may not relate to Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 470 (H.B. 423), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 458.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts|Section 458.012. Operation of Local Public Passenger Transportation in Rural Transit District Prohibited

Sec. 458.012.  OPERATION OF LOCAL PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICT PROHIBITED.  (a)  From the effective date a rural transit district begins providing a public transportation service, another person or private corporation may not operate a local public passenger transportation service in the rural transit district, except as provided by Subsection (b).(b)  Subsection (a) does not apply to:(1)  the operation of:(A)  a taxicab;  or(B)  a bus owned or operated by a corporation or organization exclusively for a purpose of the corporation or organization and for the use of which a fee or fare is not charged;(2)  an intercity passenger rail service;(3)  an intercity bus carrier;  or(4)  a rural public transportation provider operating under an agreement entered into under this chapter that provides local public passenger transportation service.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 461.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.001. Legislative Intent and Construction

Sec. 461.001.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  Public transportation services are provided in this state by many different entities, both public and private.  The multiplicity of public transportation providers and services, coupled with a lack of coordination between state oversight agencies, has generated inefficiencies, overlaps in service, and confusion for consumers.  It is the intent of this chapter:(1)  to eliminate waste in the provision of public transportation services;(2)  to generate efficiencies that will permit increased levels of service;  and(3)  to further the state's efforts to reduce air pollution.(b)  This chapter shall be liberally construed to achieve its purposes.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 461.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.002. Definitions

Sec. 461.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Public transportation provider" means any entity that provides public transportation services if it is a governmental entity or if it receives financial assistance from a governmental entity, whether state, local, or federal.  The term does not include private carriers that do not receive financial assistance from a governmental entity.  It also does not include a person who provides intercity rail or bus service, commercial air transportation, water transportation, or nonstop service to or from a point located outside this state.  If a person provides both public transportation services and services that are not public transportation services, that person is included within the term only with regard to the provision of public transportation services and to the extent of those public transportation services.(2)  "Public transportation services" means any conveyance of passengers and their hand-carried baggage by a governmental entity or by a private entity if the private entity receives financial assistance for that conveyance from any governmental entity.  It does not include intercity rail or bus service, commercial air transportation, water transportation, or nonstop service to or from a point located outside this state.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 461.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.004. Duties of Texas Department of Transportation

Sec. 461.004.  DUTIES OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  (a)  The department shall identify:(1)  overlaps and gaps in the provision of public transportation services, including services that could be more effectively provided by existing, privately funded transportation resources;(2)  underused equipment owned by public transportation providers;  and(3)  inefficiencies in the provision of public transportation services by any public transportation provider.(b)  The department may contract with any public or private transportation provider for the department to arrange for the provision of public transportation services.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 461.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.005. Elimination of Overlapping Service

Sec. 461.005.  ELIMINATION OF OVERLAPPING SERVICE.  (a)  To eliminate waste and maximize efficiency, the department shall encourage public transportation providers to agree on the allocation of specific services and service areas among the providers.  The department may incorporate these discussions in planning processes such as the development of the statewide transportation improvement program or a local transportation improvement plan.(b)  If public transportation providers do not reach an agreement on a service plan under Subsection (a), the department may develop an interim service plan for that area.(c)  The department may require that all or a percentage of the vehicles used to provide public transportation services comply with specified emissions standards.  The standards may vary among geographic areas based on the need of each area to reduce levels of air pollution.  This subsection does not apply to an authority created under Chapter 451, 452, 453, or 460.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 461.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.006. Duties of Public Transportation Providers

Sec. 461.006.  DUTIES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS.  Each public transportation provider shall cooperate with the department in eliminating waste and ensuring efficiency and maximum coverage in the provision of public transportation services.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 461.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.007. Incentives for Efficiency

Sec. 461.007.  INCENTIVES FOR EFFICIENCY.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, including a law establishing a formula for the allocation of public transportation grants, the commission may increase or reduce the amount of a grant made to a public transportation provider based on whether the public transportation provider is complying fully with this chapter.(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the commission may consider whether a public transportation provider in a geographic area of this state is complying fully with this chapter in executing the commission's other responsibilities relating to that area.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 461.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 461 - Statewide Coordination of Public Transportation|Section 461.009. Public Transportation Services for People With Disabilities

Sec. 461.009.  PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Provider" means a public transportation provider that provides public transportation services designed for people with disabilities who are unable to use the provider's bus or rail services.(2)  "Services" means public transportation services provided by a public transportation provider and designed for people with disabilities who are unable to use the provider's bus or rail services.(b)  A provider shall determine if an individual who resides outside of the provider's service area and who seeks to use the provider's services while visiting the provider's service area is eligible to use the services not later than two business days after the date the individual gives the provider the appropriate notice and submits any required documentation.(c)  To the extent practicable within available resources, a provider shall notify individuals who are certified by the provider as eligible to use the provider's services that the individuals are entitled to use another provider's service for not more than 21 days without an additional application. |Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 819 (H.B. 2651), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 546 (S.B. 402), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 546 (S.B. 402), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 462.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 462 - Southern High-Speed Rail Compact|Section 462.001. Definitions

Sec. 462.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Southern High-Speed Rail Commission.(2)  "Party state" means a state that is a party to the compact under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 322 (H.B. 646), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Transp Code § 471.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Roadway Provisions|Chapter 471 - Railroad and Roadway Crossings|Section 471.001. Duty to Maintain Crossings

Sec. 471.001.  DUTY TO MAINTAIN CROSSINGS.  (a)  A railway company shall maintain the part of its roadbed and right-of-way that is crossed by a public street of a Type B general-law municipality in proper condition for use by travelers.(b)  A railway company that does not make needed repairs before the 31st day after the date the municipal marshal gives written notice to the section boss of the section where repairs are needed is liable to the municipality for a penalty of $25 for each week the railway company does not make needed repairs.  The municipality may sue to recover the penalty.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 471.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Roadway Provisions|Chapter 471 - Railroad and Roadway Crossings|Section 471.002. Signs at Crossings

Sec. 471.002.  SIGNS AT CROSSINGS.  (a)  A railway company shall place at each place where its railroad crosses a first or second class public road a sign with large and distinct letters giving notice that the railroad is near and warning persons to watch for railroad cars.  The sign must be high enough above the road to permit the free passage of vehicles.(b)  A railway company that does not erect a sign required by Subsection (a) is liable for a resulting injury to a person or resulting damage to property.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 471.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Roadway Provisions|Chapter 471 - Railroad and Roadway Crossings|Section 471.004. Warning Sign Visibility at Railroad Grade Crossings

Sec. 471.004.  WARNING SIGN VISIBILITY AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS.  (a)  The department shall develop guidelines and specifications for the installation and maintenance of reflecting material at each unsignaled crossing.  The material shall be affixed to the back and support post of each crossbuck in a manner that reflects light from vehicle headlights to focus attention on the presence of the unsignaled crossing.(b)  The department shall pay the cost of initial installation of reflecting material from money appropriated to the department to maintain grade crossing warning devices.  The department or the local jurisdiction responsible for maintaining the roadway at each grade crossing shall pay the maintenance costs of the material.(c)  The state, an agency or political subdivision of the state, or a railway company is not liable for damages caused by an action taken under this section or failure to perform a duty imposed by this section.  Evidence may not be introduced in a judicial proceeding that reflecting material exists or that the state or railway company relies on the material.(d)  The department shall adopt rules governing the installation and maintenance of reflecting material at grade crossings.(e)  A railway company shall permit department personnel to affix the reflecting material on the company's property.(f)  In this section:(1)  "Active warning device" means an automatically activated warning device, including a bell, flashing light, gate, or wigwag.(2)  "Crossbuck" means a standard grade crossing warning sign designated as Number R 15-1 and described in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices issued by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.(3)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.(4)  "Grade crossing" means the intersection at grade of a railroad and a roadway constructed and maintained with public money.(5)  "Reflecting material" means material that reflects light so that the paths of the reflected light rays are parallel to those of the incident rays.(6)  "Unsignaled crossing" means a grade crossing not protected by active warning devices.(7)  "Warning device" means a traffic control sign, including an active warning device or crossbuck, the purpose of which is to alert motorists of a grade crossing.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 471.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Roadway Provisions|Chapter 471 - Railroad and Roadway Crossings|Section 471.005. Dismantling of Warning Signals at Railroad Grade Crossings; Offense

Sec. 471.005.  DISMANTLING OF WARNING SIGNALS AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person may not dismantle a warning signal at a grade crossing on an active rail line, as defined by rule of the Texas Department of Transportation, if the cost of the warning signal was originally paid entirely or partly from public money unless the person:(1)  obtains a permit from the governmental entity that maintains the road or highway that intersects the rail line at the grade crossing;  and(2)  pays that governmental entity an amount equal to the present salvage value of the warning signal, as determined by the governmental entity.(b)  The governmental entity shall grant the permit if:(1)  payment is received;  and(2)  the entity finds that removal of the warning signal will not adversely affect public safety.(c)  Money received under Subsection (a)(2) shall be deposited in the state treasury.(d)  This section does not apply to a Class I or Class II railroad, as defined by Interstate Commerce Commission regulations.(e)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this section.  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(f)  The Texas Department of Transportation may adopt rules necessary to administer this section.(g)  In this section:(1)  "Grade crossing" has the meaning assigned by Section 472.004(f).(2)  "Warning signal" means a traffic control device that is activated by the approach or presence of a train, including a flashing light signal, an automatic gate, or a similar device that displays to motorists a warning of the approach or presence of a train.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|