Sec. 367.055. GENERAL POWERS OF MUNICIPALITY ACQUIRING TOLL BRIDGE. (a) A municipality that acquires a toll bridge under this subchapter may:
(1) maintain, operate, own, hold, control, repair, improve, extend, or replace the toll bridge;
(2) renew or extend an existing franchise and obtain a new or additional franchise for the bridge; and
(3) take any action required for maintaining or operating the bridge, conducting the bridge's business, or providing services to the public and to the users of the bridge.
(b) To accomplish the purposes of this section the municipality may enter into and perform a contract, agreement, or undertaking of any kind required by the United States or the United Mexican States or a department, officer, governmental agency, or public authority of either nation.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Turnpikes and Toll Projects
Chapter 367 - Municipal Toll Bridges Over Rio Grande
Subchapter B. Acquiring Existing Bridge; Building Replacement or Additional Bridge
Section 367.051. Authority to Acquire Toll Bridge
Section 367.052. Rights and Properties Associated With Toll Bridge
Section 367.053. Liberal Construction
Section 367.054. Powers to Be Exercised by Ordinance; Election Not Required
Section 367.055. General Powers of Municipality Acquiring Toll Bridge
Section 367.056. Recreational Facilities
Section 367.057. Tolls and Charges
Section 367.058. Authority to Borrow Money or Accept Federal Assistance
Section 367.059. Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds
Section 367.060. Bonds and Warrants Not Payable From Taxes
Section 367.061. Mortgage or Pledge of Revenue to Secure Bonds
Section 367.063. Sale or Exchange of Bonds
Section 367.064. Deposit of Proceeds
Section 367.065. Authority to Issue Bonds or Warrants to Repair, Improve, or Build Toll Bridge
Section 367.066. Tax Exemptions
Section 367.067. Limitations on Municipal Authority
Section 367.068. Applicability of and Conflicts With Other Law