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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board may contract with a responsible person for:
(1) the construction and operation of a toll bridge over the district's water; or
(2) ferry service on or over the district's water.
(b) The period of a contract under Subsection (a) may not exceed:
(1) 20 years under Subsection (a)(1); or
(2) 10 years under Subsection (a)(2).
(c) The contract under Subsection (a) may:
(1) set reasonable compensation to be charged for service by the facility;
(2) require from the contracting person an adequate bond payable to the district in an amount and conditioned as the board considers to be required; and
(3) provide for forfeiture of the particular franchise if the license holder fails to render adequate public service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 6903.161. Contracts for Toll Bridges or Ferry Service - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-6903-161/
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