Sec. 460.103. GENERAL POWERS OF AUTHORITY. (a) The authority has any power necessary or convenient to carry out this chapter or effect the purpose of this chapter.
(b) An authority may sue and be sued. An authority may not be required to give security for costs in a suit brought or prosecuted by the authority and may not be required to post a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal of a judgment.
(c) An authority may hold, use, sell, lease, dispose of, and acquire, by any means, property and licenses, patents, rights and other interests necessary, convenient, or useful to the exercise of any power under this chapter.
(d) An authority may sell, lease, or dispose of in another manner:
(1) any right, interest, or property of the authority that is not necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of public transportation; or
(2) at any time, surplus materials or other property that is not needed by the authority to carry out a power under this chapter.
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