Sec. 452.052. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. (a) An authority:
(1) is a public political entity and corporate body;
(2) has perpetual succession; and
(3) exercises public and essential governmental functions.
(b) The exercise of a power granted by this chapter, including a power relating to a station or terminal complex, is for a public purpose and is a matter of public necessity.
(c) An authority is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the authority are not proprietary functions for any purpose including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 452 - Regional Transportation Authorities
Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities
Section 452.051. Powers Applicable to Confirmed Authority
Section 452.052. Nature of Authority
Section 452.053. Responsibility for Control of Authority
Section 452.054. General Powers of Authority
Section 452.055. Contracts; Grants and Loans
Section 452.056. Operation of Public Transportation System
Section 452.0561. Liability of Transportation Entity Providing Public Transportation
Section 452.057. Acquisition of Property by Agreement
Section 452.058. Use and Acquisition of Property of Others
Section 452.059. Eminent Domain Proceedings
Section 452.060. Agreement With Utilities, Carriers
Section 452.061. Fares and Other Charges
Section 452.0611. Enforcement of Fares and Other Charges; Penalties
Section 452.0612. Fare Enforcement Officers
Section 452.0613. Enforcement of High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Usage; Penalties
Section 452.063. Tax Exemption
Section 452.064. Light Rail System: Regulatory Exemption
Section 452.065. Electric Power for Rail System: Certain Authorities