§ 173.201 General Authority Over Commuter Rail Facilities
§ 173.202 Powers Relating to District Property
§ 173.203 Use and Alteration of Property of Another Political Subdivision
§ 173.204 Rules Governing System and Routings
§ 173.205 Acquisition of Property
§ 173.206 Acquisition of Rolling Stock and Other Property
§ 173.207 Compensation for Use of System Facilities
§ 173.208 Operation or Use Contracts
§ 173.209 Rail Transportation Services Agreements With Other Political Subdivisions

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 173 > Subchapter E - Powers and Duties Relating to Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Commuter Rail Facilities

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.