Sec. 451.065. ROADWAYS, TRAILS, LIGHTING: CERTAIN AUTHORITIES. (a) An authority confirmed before July 1, 1985, may, in the authority:
(1) construct or maintain a highway, local or arterial street, thoroughfare, or other road, including a bridge or grade separation; and
(2) install or operate traffic control improvements, including signals.
(b) An authority confirmed before 1985 may, in the authority:
(1) construct or maintain a sidewalk, hiking trail, or biking trail;
(2) install or maintain streetlights; and
(3) in performing an activity under Subdivision (1) or (2), make drainage improvements and take drainage-related measures as reasonable and necessary for the effective use of the transportation facility being constructed or maintained.
(c) An authority may perform an activity authorized by this section through an agreement with another governmental entity, including an agreement under Chapter 791, Government Code, with a state agency listed under Section 771.002, Government Code.
(d) An authority may not perform an activity authorized by this section in a municipality without:
(1) the consent of the governing body of the municipality; or
(2) a contract with the municipality specifying the actions that the authority may undertake.
(e) Subsection (a) does not apply to the performance of an action undertaken by the authority under Section 451.056(a)(1) or 451.058.
(f) This section does not apply to an authority created before 1980 in which the principal municipality has a population of less than 1.9 million.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 140, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 451 - Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authorities
Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities
Section 451.051. Powers Applicable to Confirmed Authority
Section 451.052. Nature of Authority
Section 451.053. Responsibility for Control of Authority
Section 451.054. General Powers of Authority
Section 451.055. Contracts; Grants and Loans
Section 451.056. Operation of Transit Authority System
Section 451.057. Acquisition of Property by Agreement
Section 451.058. Use and Acquisition of Property of Others
Section 451.059. Eminent Domain Proceedings
Section 451.060. Agreement With Utilities, Carriers
Section 451.061. Fares and Other Charges
Section 451.0611. Enforcement of Fares and Other Charges; Penalties
Section 451.0612. Fare Enforcement Officers
Section 451.062. Power to Enter Real Property
Section 451.063. Tax Exemption
Section 451.064. Parking Areas: Certain Authorities
Section 451.065. Roadways, Trails, Lighting: Certain Authorities
Section 451.066. Spending Limitation: Trails and Lighting in Certain Authorities
Section 451.067. Emergency Medical Services: Certain Authorities
Section 451.068. Free Fares Program: Certain Authorities
Section 451.071. Referendum for Rail Plan; Certain Authorities
Section 451.072. General Authority to Call Election: Certain Authorities