Texas Transportation Code Title 6, Chapter 455 - General Powers And Duties Of Department Of Transportation Regarding Mass Transportation

• Texas Section 455.001 - Department Duties Regarding Mass Transportation
  The Texas Department of Transportation shall: (1) encourage, foster, and assist in developing intracity and intercity public and mass transportation; (2) encourage the establishment of...
• Texas 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...
• Texas Section 455.003 - Restriction On Use Of Eminent Domain
  The Texas Department of Transportation may not use eminent domain for a purpose under this chapter in a way that: (1) unduly interferes with interstate...
• Texas Section 455.004 - Public Transportation Advisory Committee
  (a) A public transportation advisory committee consisting of nine members shall: (1) advise the commission on the needs and problems of the state's public transportation...
• Texas Section 455.005 - Rail Fixed Guideway Mass Transportation System Safety Oversight
  (a) The department shall: (1) oversee safety and security practices of rail fixed guideway mass transportation systems in compliance with 49 U.S.C. Section 5330; (2)...

Last modified: September 28, 2016