Sec. 460.112. MASS TRANSIT RAIL SYSTEM; EXEMPTION. (a) An authority that constructs or operates or contracts with another entity to construct or operate a mass transit rail system is not subject to any state law regulating or governing the design, construction, or operation of a railroad, railway, street railway, streetcar, or interurban railway.
(b) For purposes of ownership or transfer of ownership of an interest in real property, a light rail mass transit system line operating on property previously used by a railroad, railway, street railway, or interurban railway is a continuation of existing rail use.
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