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Section 455.002. Department Powers Regarding Mass Transportation

TX Transp Code § 455.002 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 455.002. DEPARTMENT POWERS REGARDING MASS TRANSPORTATION. The Texas Department of Transportation may:

(1) purchase, construct, lease, and contract for public transportation systems;

(2) use the expertise of recognized private authorities or consultants to plan and design public and mass transportation systems;

(3) represent this state in each public and mass transportation matter before a state or federal agency;

(4) subject to Section 455.052, apply for and receive a gift or grant from a governmental or private source for use in performing the department's functions under this chapter;

(5) contract as necessary to perform a function under this chapter; and

(6) recommend legislation necessary to advance this state's interest in public and mass transportation.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2017.

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