Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 460.105. Operation of Public Transportation System

(1) acquire, construct, develop, plan, own, operate, and maintain a public transportation system in the territory of the authority, including the territory of a political subdivision or municipality partially located in the territory of the authority;

(2) contract with a municipality, county, or other political subdivision for the authority to provide public transportation services outside the authority;

(3) lease all or part of the public transportation to, or contract for the operation of all or a part of the public transportation system by, an operator;

(4) contract with a political subdivision or governmental entity to provide public transportation services inside the authority consistent with rules and regulations established by the authority, including capital, maintenance, operation, and other costs specifically approved and audited by the authority; and

(5) acquire, construct, develop, plan, own, operate, maintain, or manage a public transportation system or project not located in the territory of the authority if the system or project provides a service, benefit, or convenience to the people in the territory of the authority.