Sec. 63.179. ADJACENT LAND. (a) The district may own land adjacent or accessible to the navigable water developed by the district and may lease the land to any person and charge reasonable tolls, fees, or other charges.
(b) Proceeds from the tolls, fees, or other charges may be used for maintenance and operation of the business of the district, to make the district self-supporting and financially solvent, and to return the construction cost of the improvements within a reasonable period.
(c) The land may be located in whole or in part inside or outside the boundaries of any incorporated city, town, or village in this state, but land which is not included inside the boundaries of a city, town, or village at the time it is acquired by the district may not be annexed or included inside the boundaries of the city, town, or village without the written consent of the district evidenced by a resolution adopted by the commission.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 63.151. Authority of District
Section 63.152. Purposes of District
Section 63.153. General Authority of District
Section 63.154. Authority to Go on Land
Section 63.155. Acquisition of Property and Right-of-Way
Section 63.156. Eminent Domain
Section 63.157. Authority Over Improvements
Section 63.158. Obtaining Consent of United States
Section 63.159. Cooperation With the United States
Section 63.160. Duties of Engineer
Section 63.161. United States Performing Duties of Engineer
Section 63.162. District Order for Improvements
Section 63.163. Notice of Hearing
Section 63.164. Hearing on Improvements
Section 63.168. Bids for Contract
Section 63.169. Notice of Bids
Section 63.170. Application of Certain Sections
Section 63.171. Procedure for Bids
Section 63.172. Formal Requirements of Contract
Section 63.173. Contractor's Bond
Section 63.174. Interest in Contract
Section 63.175. Supervision of Work
Section 63.176. Payment for Work
Section 63.177. Commission Report
Section 63.180. Issuance of Writs
Section 63.181. Peace Officers