(a) If the holder of a license to operate a ferry charges and receives from a person a toll at a rate greater than the rate authorized by the commissioners court, the license holder is liable to the person in the amount of $5 for each violation.
(b) A suit under this section must be filed in a justice court of the county in which the license is issued.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 342.303

  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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

(c) A person who brings a suit under this section and prevails is entitled to recover costs of suit.