Texas Transportation Code

§ 228.0031 — AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

TN § 228.0031Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part B. STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM · Ch. 228. STATE HIGHWAY TOLL PROJECTS · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)In this section, "local government" means a:

(1)county, municipality, special district, or other political subdivision of this state;

(2)local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431; or

(3)combination of two or more entities described by Subdivision (1) or (2).

(b)A local government may enter into an agreement with the department or a private entity under which the local government assists in the financing of the construction, maintenance, and operation of a turnpike project located in the government's jurisdiction in return for a percentage of the revenue from the project.

(c)A local government may use any revenue available for road purposes, including bond and tax proceeds, to provide financing under Subsection (b).

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