Tex. Transp. Code Section 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 (Designation of State Safety Oversight Agency; Requirements and Prohibitions), 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.

Source: Section 455.002 — Department Powers Regarding Mass Transportation, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­455.­htm#455.­002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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