(a) Except as provided by this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 172 other than Section 172.003 apply to a district as if the district were created under that chapter.
(b) For purposes of applying Chapter 172 to a district created under this chapter, a reference to “rail facilities” in Chapter 172 means “rail facilities” as defined by Section 171.001.

(c) For purposes of applying Chapter 172 to a district created under this chapter, a reference in Chapter 172 to “eligible county” means a county that created the district.