Sec. 451.654. ORDINANCE OF CREATION; FINDINGS. (a) The governing body of an alternate municipality, after hearing the evidence presented at the hearing, shall adopt an ordinance creating an authority if the governing body finds that the creation of the authority and the operation of a transit authority system would be:
(1) of benefit to the persons and property in the boundaries of the proposed authority;
(2) of public utility; and
(3) in the public interest.
(b) An ordinance creating an authority must:
(1) contain a description of the territory to be in the authority; and
(2) provide a name for the authority.
(c) After the hearing, the governing body shall submit the proposed plan to the governor's interagency council for transportation for review and comment.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 451 - Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authorities
Subchapter N. Creation of Authority
Section 451.651. Initial Proceedings to Create Authority
Section 451.652. Notice of Hearing
Section 451.653. Conduct of Hearing
Section 451.654. Ordinance of Creation; Findings
Section 451.655. Municipality to Fund Board
Section 451.656. Board to Order Election
Section 451.657. Commissioners Court to Designate Election Areas
Section 451.658. Election Notice
Section 451.660. Conduct of Election: Separate Results for Unit of Election
Section 451.661. Results of Election; Order
Section 451.662. Costs of Board
Section 451.663. Composition of Board on Confirmation