Sec. 370.031. CREATION OF A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY. (a) At the request of one or more counties, the commission by order may authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority for the purposes of constructing, maintaining, and operating transportation projects in a region of this state. An authority is governed in accordance with Subchapter F.
(b) An authority may not be created without the approval of the commission under Subsection (a) and the approval of the commissioners court of each county that will be a part of the authority.
(c) A municipality that borders the United Mexican States and has a population of 105,000 or more has the same authority as a county, within its municipal boundaries, to create and participate in an authority. A municipality creating or participating in an authority has the same powers and duties as a county participating in an authority, the governing body of the municipality has the same powers and duties as the commissioners court of a county participating in an authority, and an elected member of the municipality's governing body has the same powers and duties as a commissioner of a county that is participating in an authority.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 2.01, eff. June 21, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.64, eff. June 14, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Turnpikes and Toll Projects
Chapter 370 - Regional Mobility Authorities
Subchapter B. Creation and Powers of Regional Mobility Authorities
Section 370.031. Creation of a Regional Mobility Authority
Section 370.0311. Certain Municipalities
Section 370.0315. Addition and Withdrawal of Counties
Section 370.032. Nature of Regional Mobility Authority
Section 370.033. General Powers
Section 370.034. Establishment of Transportation Systems
Section 370.036. Transfer of Bonded Turnpike Project to Department
Section 370.037. Transfer of Ferry Connecting State Highways
Section 370.038. Commission Rules
Section 370.039. Transfer of Transportation Project or System