Sec. 173.208. OPERATION OR USE CONTRACTS. (a) A district may:
(1) lease all or part of the commuter rail facilities to any operator; or
(2) contract for the use or operation of all or part of the commuter rail facilities by any operator.
(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the district shall encourage the participation of private enterprise in the operation of commuter rail facilities.
(c) The term of an operating contract under this section may not exceed 20 years.
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 173 - Intermunicipal Commuter Rail Districts
Section 173.201. General Authority Over Commuter Rail Facilities
Section 173.202. Powers Relating to District Property
Section 173.203. Use and Alteration of Property of Another Political Subdivision
Section 173.204. Rules Governing System and Routings
Section 173.205. Acquisition of Property
Section 173.206. Acquisition of Rolling Stock and Other Property
Section 173.207. Compensation for Use of System Facilities
Section 173.208. Operation or Use Contracts
Section 173.209. Rail Transportation Services Agreements With Other Political Subdivisions