Sec. 55.247. LICENSE, FRANCHISE, AND FEE. (a) Before a person may keep or operate for hire on district water a ferry or other type of transportation, the person must obtain a license or franchise from the board.
(b) The board may fix the fee to be charged for the license or franchise in an amount not to exceed $250 a year, and shall fix the fee according to the type of boat used.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 450, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 55 - Water Improvement Districts
Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers
Section 55.242. Rules and Regulations
Section 55.243. Notice of Rules and Regulations
Section 55.244. Judicial Notice of Rules and Regulations
Section 55.245. Contracts for Toll Bridges and Ferry Services
Section 55.247. License, Franchise, and Fee
Section 55.248. Charges for Use of Toll Bridge Facilities and Ferry Service
Section 55.249. Regulating Boats
Section 55.250. Responsibilities of Boat Owners and Operators