Sec. 60.043. POWER OVER WATERWAYS. (a) The commission shall have absolute control over channels, or other waterways within the corporate limits of the district and turning basins, yacht basins, and storage basins. The commission may prevent or remove any obstructions of these facilities and fix proper fees, charges, and tolls for their use.
(b) The fees, charges, and tolls charged by the district shall be in addition to charges made, as provided by law, for any facilities used by any ship, boat, vessel, or any other character of craft used for water transportation for commercial purposes. The term commercial purposes shall be limited to any common carrier, contract carrier, or public or private carrier that shall transport or have transported persons, commodities, goods, wares, or merchandise for hire or compensation.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions
Subchapter C. Additional Powers and Duties of Certain Districts
Section 60.031. Application of Subchapter
Section 60.032. Authority to Construct Improvements
Section 60.033. Use of Equipment
Section 60.034. Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases
Section 60.035. Notice of Certain Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases
Section 60.036. Security for Bid on Oil, Gas, or Mineral Leases
Section 60.037. Award and Execution of Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases
Section 60.038. Sale or Lease of Land
Section 60.0381. Conveyance of Land by Certain Navigation Districts
Section 60.040. Publication of Notice for Sales, Easements, and Leases in Excess of 50 Years
Section 60.041. Security for Bids on Real Property to Be Sold or Leased for More Than 50 Years
Section 60.042. Award and Execution of Deed or Lease in Excess of 50 Years