Tex. Transp. Code § 451.052

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 451.052 - Nature of Authority

(a) An authority:

(1) is a public political entity and corporate body;

(2) has perpetual succession; and

(3) exercises public and essential governmental functions.

(b) The exercise of a power granted by this chapter, including a power relating to a station or terminal complex, is for a public purpose and is a matter of public necessity.

(c) An authority is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the authority are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Tex. Transp. Code § 451.052

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