(a) A district may not impose a fee or other charge on a railroad unless the railroad agrees to the fee or other charge.
(b) This section does not prohibit a railroad from voluntarily contributing to the cost of rail facilities or prohibit the district from charging for the use of a rail facility by a railroad or other person.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 171.254

  • 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