Sec. 284.066. OPERATING BOARD. (a) A commissioners court may appoint an operating board if the commissioners court determines that a project under this chapter could be developed, constructed, operated, and managed better and more efficiently by an operating board.
(b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), an operating board has the same authority as the commissioners court, including the power of eminent domain, regarding the development, construction, operation, and management of a project under this chapter.
(c) The operating board's authority is subject to the limitations prescribed by the commissioners court.
(d) An operating board may not:
(1) impose a tax or borrow money; or
(2) exercise the authority of the commissioners court under Section 284.071 except as provided by order of the commissioners court.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 284 - Causeways, Bridges, Tunnels, Turnpikes, Ferries, and Highways in Certain Counties
Subchapter C. Construction and Operation
Section 284.061. Acquisition of Property
Section 284.0615. Declaration of Taking by Certain Counties
Section 284.063. Contract for Project Construction
Section 284.064. Contract to Operate
Section 284.065. Pooled Projects
Section 284.066. Operating Board
Section 284.0665. Compensation of Operating Board Members
Section 284.067. Projects Extending Into Other Counties
Section 284.068. Reconstruction of Closed or Relocated Nontoll Roads, Streets, or Highways
Section 284.069. Tolls and Charges
Section 284.070. Nonpayment of Toll; Offense
Section 284.0701. Administrative Costs; Notice; Offense
Section 284.0702. Prima Facie Evidence; Defense
Section 284.0703. Method of Sending Invoice or Notice
Section 284.071. Controlled Access to Toll Road
Section 284.072. Promotion of Toll Roads