Sec. 460.102. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. (a) An authority:
(1) is a governmental body and a corporate body;
(2) has perpetual succession; and
(3) exercises public and essential governmental functions.
(b) 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.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 460 - Coordinated County Transportation Authorities
Subchapter C. Powers of Authority
Section 460.101. Powers Applicable to Confirmed Authority
Section 460.102. Nature of Authority
Section 460.103. General Powers of Authority
Section 460.104. Power to Contract; Grants and Loans
Section 460.1041. Liability Limited for Rail Services Under Certain Agreements
Section 460.105. Operation of Public Transportation System
Section 460.106. Authorization of Tax Levy
Section 460.107. Acquisition of Property
Section 460.108. Agreement With Utilities, Carriers
Section 460.109. Fares and Use Fees
Section 460.1091. Enforcement of Fares and Other Charges; Penalties
Section 460.1092. Fare Enforcement Officers