Sec. 171.254. FEES CHARGED TO RAILROADS. (a) A district may not impose a fee or other charge on a railroad unless the railroad agrees to the fee or other charge.
(b) This section does not prohibit a railroad from voluntarily contributing to the cost of rail facilities or prohibit the district from charging for the use of a rail facility by a railroad or other person.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 756 (H.B. 2958), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Special Districts
Chapter 171 - Freight Rail Districts
Subchapter F. Financial Provisions
Section 171.251. Pledge of Revenue
Section 171.252. Purchase Contracts
Section 171.253. Ad Valorem and Sales and Use Taxes Prohibited
Section 171.254. Fees Charged to Railroads
Section 171.255. Port Terminal Railroad Association Rail Facilities