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TX Transp Code § 460.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.105. Operation of Public Transportation System

Sec. 460.105.  OPERATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.  (a)  An authority may:(1)  acquire, construct, develop, plan, own, operate, and maintain a public transportation system in the territory of the authority, including the territory of a political subdivision or municipality partially located in the territory of the authority;(2)  contract with a municipality, county, or other political subdivision for the authority to provide public transportation services outside the authority;(3)  lease all or part of the public transportation to, or contract for the operation of all or a part of the public transportation system by, an operator;(4)  contract with a political subdivision or governmental entity to provide public transportation services inside the authority consistent with rules and regulations established by the authority, including capital, maintenance, operation, and other costs specifically approved and audited by the authority; and(5)  acquire, construct, develop, plan, own, operate, maintain, or manage a public transportation system or project not located in the territory of the authority if the system or project provides a service, benefit, or convenience to the people in the territory of the authority.(b)  An authority shall determine routes of the public transportation system or approve routes submitted to the authority.(c)  A private operator who contracts with an authority under this chapter is not a public entity for purposes of any law of this state except that an independent contractor of the authority that performs a function of the authority is liable for damages only to the extent that the authority would be liable if the authority or entity itself were performing the function.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 991 (H.B. 1986), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 948), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 460.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.106. Authorization of Tax Levy

Sec. 460.106.  AUTHORIZATION OF TAX LEVY.  (a)  An authority may call an authorization election for a tax levy associated with the service plan developed by the interim executive committee or a tax rate that has been modified by action of the authority at any time after the confirmation election that creates the authority.(b)  The authority in ordering the authorization election shall submit to the qualified voters in the county located in an area participating in the authority the following proposition:"Shall the (name of authority) levy of a proposed tax, not to exceed (rate), be authorized?"(c)  An election authorizing a tax levy shall be conducted in the same manner as a confirmation election under Subchapter B.(d)  Except as provided by Subchapter I, a service plan may be implemented in an area of the county participating in the authority only if a majority of votes received favor the authorization of a tax levy by the authority.(e)  An authority that does not authorize an initial tax levy at an authorization election expires on the second anniversary of the date the executive committee adopts an order declaring that the creation of the authority is confirmed.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 460.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.107. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 460.107.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  (a)  As necessary or useful in the construction, repair, maintenance, or operation of a public transportation system, an authority may use a public way, including an alley. (b)  An authority may acquire by eminent domain any interest in real property, including a fee simple interest and the use of air or subsurface space, except the right of eminent domain may not be exercised:(1)  in a municipality without the approval of the proposed acquisition by the governing body of the municipality;  or(2)  in an unincorporated area without the approval of the proposed acquisition by the commissioners court of the county in which the property to be condemned is located.(c)  If an authority, through the exercise of eminent domain, makes any relocation necessary, relocation assistance shall be provided by the authority as provided by Section 21.046, Property Code.(d)  An eminent domain proceeding by an authority is initiated by the adoption by the executive committee of a resolution authorizing the exercise that:(1)  describes the property to be condemned;(2)  declares the public necessity for the acquisition;  and(3)  declares that the acquisition is necessary for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of the public transportation system.(e)  A resolution adopted under this section and approved by the appropriate municipal governing body or commissioners court is conclusive evidence of the public necessity for the acquisition described in the resolution.(f)  Chapter 21, Property Code, applies to an eminent domain proceeding by an authority.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 114 (S.B. 678), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Transp Code § 460.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.108. Agreement With Utilities, Carriers

Sec. 460.108.  AGREEMENT WITH UTILITIES, CARRIERS.  (a)  An authority may agree with any other public or private utility, communication system, common carrier, or transportation system for:(1)  the joint use of the property or fixtures of the agreeing entities;  and(2)  the establishment of through routes, joint fares, or transfers of passengers between the agreeing entities.(b)  If the exercise of a power granted to an authority under this subchapter requires a public utility facility to be relocated, adjusted, raised, lowered, rerouted, or changed as to grade or construction, the authority shall take the required action at the authority's expense.(c)  An authority may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, equipment, or facilities of a utility.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 460.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.109. Fares and Use Fees

Sec. 460.109.  FARES AND USE FEES.  (a)  An authority shall impose reasonable and nondiscriminatory fares, tolls, charges, rents, and other forms of compensation for the use of the public transportation system.  The fares and other forms of compensation shall be sufficient to produce revenue, together with tax revenue and grants received by the authority, in an amount adequate to:(1)  pay annually the expenses necessary to operate and maintain the public transportation system;(2)  pay as due the principal of and interest on, and sinking fund or reserve fund payments agreed to be made with respect to, all bonds that are issued by the authority and payable in whole or part from the revenue;  and(3)  fulfill the terms of any other agreement with the holders of bonds issued by the authority.(b)  Fares for passenger transportation may be set according to a zone system or by any other classification system that the authority determines to be reasonable.(c)  This section does not limit the state's power to regulate taxes imposed by an authority.  The state agrees not to alter the power granted to an authority under this section to impose taxes, fares, tolls, charges, rents, and other compensation sufficient to pay obligations incurred by the authority.(d)  The state agrees not to impair the rights and remedies of an authority bondholder, or a person acting on behalf of a bondholder, until the principal and interest on the bonds, the interest on unpaid installments of interest, costs, and expenses in connection with an action or proceeding by or on behalf of a bondholder are discharged.(e)  Except as provided by Subsection (f), personal identifying information collected by an authority is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, including a person's:(1)  name, address, e-mail address, and phone number;(2)  account number, password, payment transaction activity, toll or charge record, or credit, debit, or other payment card number;(3)  trip data, including the time, date, origin, and destination of a trip, and demographic information collected when the person purchases a ticket or schedules a trip; and(4)  other personal information, including financial information.(f)  Personal identifying information described by Subsection (e)(3) may be disclosed to a governmental agency or institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, by an authority if the requestor confirms in writing that the use of the information will be strictly limited to use in research or in producing statistical reports, but only if the information is not published, redisclosed, sold, or used to contact any individual.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (S.B. 57), Sec. 8, eff. June 19, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (S.B. 858), Sec. 4, eff. May 28, 2021.|
TX Transp Code § 460.1092 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.1092. Fare Enforcement Officers

Sec. 460.1092.  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 460.1091(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 administrative 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 460.1091(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 948), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 460.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.110. Insurance

Sec. 460.110.  INSURANCE.  (a)  An authority may insure, through purchased insurance policies, 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 similar authorities and of its contractors and subcontractors.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 460.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.111. Tax Exemption

Sec. 460.111.  TAX EXEMPTION.  The property, revenue, and income of an authority are exempt from state and local taxes.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 460.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter C. Powers of Authority|Section 460.112. Mass Transit Rail System; Exemption

Sec. 460.112.  MASS TRANSIT RAIL SYSTEM;  EXEMPTION.  (a)  An authority that constructs or operates or contracts with another entity to construct or operate a mass transit rail system is not subject to any state law regulating or governing the design, construction, or operation of a railroad, railway, street railway, streetcar, or interurban railway.(b)  For purposes of ownership or transfer of ownership of an interest in real property, a light 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 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 460.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.201. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 460.201.  TERMS;  VACANCY.  (a)  Each member of the board of directors serves a term of two years.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326, Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2007.(c)  Except as provided by Sections 460.2015 and 460.257, a vacancy on the board of directors is filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the interim executive committee.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 306, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 991 (H.B. 1986), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 460.2015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.2015. Membership of Board of Directors

Sec. 460.2015.  MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board of directors of an authority confirmed under Subchapter B may increase the population amount stated by Section 460.054(b)(1) in increments of up to 5,000.  If the board increases that population amount, the board shall also increase each population amount stated by Sections 460.054(b)(3), (b)(4), and (c) by the same amount.(b)  The board of directors may act under Subsection (a) only once a year.(c)  A municipality that has appointed a member to the board of directors under Section 460.054(b)(1) before the effective date of an increase under Subsection (a) may continue to appoint a member to the board of directors.(d)  This section does not apply to an authority described by Section 460.252.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 991 (H.B. 1986), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 948), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 2, eff. May 20, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 460.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.202. Eligibility

Sec. 460.202.  ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible for appointment to the board of directors, a person must:(1)  have professional experience in the field of transportation, business, government, engineering, or law; and(2)  reside:(A)  in the territory of the authority; or(B)  outside the territory of the authority in a municipality that is located partly in the territory of the authority.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 948), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 460.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.203. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 460.203.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  Members of the board of directors and officers and employees of the authority are subject to Chapter 171, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Transp Code § 460.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.204. Meetings

Sec. 460.204.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board of directors shall meet at least monthly to transact the business of an authority.(b)  The chair may call special meetings as necessary.(c)  The board of directors by resolution shall:(1)  set the time, place, and date of regular meetings; and(2)  adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to conduct meetings.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Transp Code § 460.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.205. Quorum; Voting Requirements

Sec. 460.205.  QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  Five members constitute a quorum of the board of directors.(b)  An action of the board of directors requires a vote of a majority of the members present unless the bylaws require a larger number for a specific action.(c)  This section does not apply to an authority described by Section 460.252.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 2682), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 3, eff. May 20, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 460.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Board of Directors|Section 460.206. Rules

Sec. 460.206.  RULES.  The board of directors may adopt rules relating to the creation of a vacancy on the board by the absence of a board member at the board meetings, staggering the terms of up to one-half of the board of directors, and providing for alternates.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 306, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 460.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. -1. Board of Directors: Certain Authorities|Section 460.251. Definitions

Sec. 460.251.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of an authority described by Section 460.252.(2)  "Founding municipality" means a municipality in which an election was held before December 31, 2003, authorizing an authority's sales and use tax levy.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 4, eff. May 20, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 460.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. -1. Board of Directors: Certain Authorities|Section 460.252. Applicability

Sec. 460.252.  APPLICABILITY.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to an authority confirmed under this chapter before December 31, 2003.(b)  Section 460.054 does not apply to an authority described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 4, eff. May 20, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 460.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle K - Mass Transportation|Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities|Subchapter D. -1. Board of Directors: Certain Authorities|Section 460.253. Composition

Sec. 460.253.  COMPOSITION.  The board is composed of:(1)  one member appointed by the governing body of each founding municipality;(2)  two members appointed by the commissioners court who reside in:(A)  an unincorporated area of the county; or(B)  a municipality in the authority that is not authorized to appoint a member to the board under Subdivision (1) or Section 460.254;(3)  each member appointed under Section 460.254, if applicable; and(4)  each nonvoting member appointed under Section 460.255.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 4, eff. May 20, 2019.|