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Chapter 171

Freight Rail Districts

Subchapter A. General Provisions

171.001 Definitions 171.002 Applicability of Rural Rail Transportation Districts Law

Subchapter B. Creation; Addition of County to District

171.051 Applicability to Certain Counties 171.052 Creation by Counties and Municipalities 171.053 Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District Powers and Advanced Transportation Services 171.054 District Territory 171.055 Addition of County to District

Subchapter C. Board of Directors

171.101 Composition of Board; Presiding Officer 171.102 Ex Officio Nonvoting Director; Texas Transportation Commission 171.103 Conflict of Interest

Subchapter D. Powers and Duties

171.151 Regional Mobility Authority Powers 171.152 General Contract Powers 171.153 Exercise of Powers in Other Counties 171.154 Intermunicipal Commuter Rail Powers 171.155 Municipal Limit on District's Power of Eminent Domain

Subchapter E. Relationship Between District and Affected Railroads

171.201 Agreement with Railroad 171.202 Preservation of Regulatory Structure and Ownership Rights 171.203 Competitive Relationships 171.204 Service to Customers 171.205 Use of District Rail Facilities 171.206 Limitation on Eminent Domain 171.207 Exception; Grade Separation Projects

Subchapter F. Financial Provisions

171.251 Pledge of Revenue 171.252 Purchase Contracts 171.253 Ad Valorem and Sales and Use Taxes Prohibited 171.254 Fees Charged to Railroads 171.255 Port Terminal Railroad Association Rail Facilities 171.256 Local Government Financing

Subchapter G. Withdrawal; Dissolution

171.301 Withdrawal 171.302 Dissolution