Sec. 172.210. ABANDONMENT OF RAIL LINE. (a) A district may not abandon a district rail line for which state money has been loaned or granted unless the abandonment is approved by the commission as being consistent with the policies of this chapter.
(b) The commission by rule shall adopt procedures for applying for and obtaining approval for abandonment under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 2.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Special Districts
Chapter 172 - Rural Rail Transportation Districts
Section 172.201. General Authority Over Rail Facilities
Section 172.202. Use and Alteration of Property of Another Political Subdivision
Section 172.203. Rules Governing System; Routings
Section 172.204. Acquisition of Property
Section 172.205. Powers Relating to District Property
Section 172.206. Acquisition of Rolling Stock and Other Property
Section 172.207. Compensation for Use of System Facilities
Section 172.208. Operation or Use Contracts
Section 172.209. Rail Transportation Services Agreements With Other Political Subdivisions
Section 172.210. Abandonment of Rail Line
Section 172.211. Other Powers of County, District, and Navigation District