Tex. Transp. Code Section 91.054
Comprehensive Development Agreements

(a)

To the extent and in the manner that the department may enter into a comprehensive development agreement under Chapter 223 (Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects), the department may enter into a comprehensive development agreement under this chapter that provides for the financing, design, acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of a rail facility or system. All provisions of Chapter 223 (Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects) relating to comprehensive development agreements apply to comprehensive development agreements for facilities under this chapter, including provisions relating to the confidentiality of information. Claims arising under a comprehensive development agreement are subject to Section 201.112 (Contract Claims).

(b)

The department may combine in a comprehensive development agreement under this chapter a rail facility or system and a toll project as defined by Section 201.001 (Definitions).

(c)

The department may not enter into a comprehensive development agreement with a private entity under this chapter that provides for the lease or use of rights-of-way or related property by the private entity to construct, operate, or maintain a facility that is unrelated to the operation of the rail facility or system.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 1.04, eff. June 14, 2005.

Source: Section 91.054 — Comprehensive Development Agreements, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.91.htm#91.054 (accessed May 4, 2024).

91.001
Definitions 91.002
Public Purpose 91.003
Rules 91.004
General Powers 91.005
Reliance on Private Entities 91.006
Cooperation of State Agencies and Political Subdivisions 91.007
Notification of Intent to Abandon or Discontinue Service 91.031
Establishment of Rail Systems 91.032
Acquisition of Rail Facilities 91.033
Environmental Review 91.034
Environmental Mitigation 91.035
Use of Facilities Belonging to Public or Private Entity 91.036
Expenditure of Funds 91.037
Contracts with Governmental Entities 91.051
Awarding of Contracts 91.052
Agreements to Construct, Maintain, and Operate Rail Facilities 91.053
Small and Disadvantaged Businesses 91.054
Comprehensive Development Agreements 91.071
Funding 91.072
Financing of Rail Facilities and Systems 91.073
Grants and Loans 91.074
Revenue 91.075
Pass-through Fares 91.091
Acquisition of Real Property 91.092
Property Necessary or Convenient for Rail Facilities 91.093
Right of Entry 91.094
Conveyance of Property Belonging to Political Subdivision or Public Agency 91.095
Disposal of Property 91.101
Contracts for Rail Transportation Services 91.102
Contracts with Rail Operators 91.103
Joint Use of Rail Facilities 91.104
Routings 91.105
Placement of Utility Facilities, Lines, and Equipment 91.106
Operations During Certain Emergencies 91.0361
Certain Freight Railroad Projects

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

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Original Source: Section 91.054 — Comprehensive Development Agreements, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.91.htm#91.054 (last accessed May 4, 2024).