Sec. 457.102. TRANSIT AUTHORITY SYSTEM. (a) An authority may:
(1) acquire, construct, own, operate, and maintain a transit authority system;
(2) use any public way; and
(3) construct, repair, and maintain a municipal street, as authorized by the governing body of a municipality in the authority.
(b) In the exercise of a power under Subsection (a), an authority may relocate or reroute, or alter the construction of, any public or private property, including:
(1) an alley, road, street, or railroad;
(2) an electric line and facility;
(3) a telegraph and telephone property and facility;
(4) a pipeline and facility; and
(5) a conduit and facility.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.35(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 457 - County Mass Transit Authority
Subchapter C. Powers of Authority
Section 457.101. Acquiring and Disposing of Property
Section 457.102. Transit Authority System
Section 457.103. Fares and Other Charges
Section 457.104. Agreement With Utilities and Carriers
Section 457.105. Contracts; Acquisition of Property by Agreement
Section 457.106. Use and Acquisition of Property of Others