Texas § 6903.161 CONTRACTS FOR TOLL BRIDGES OR FERRY SERVICE.

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§ 6903.161 — CONTRACTS FOR TOLL BRIDGES OR FERRY SERVICE.

Texas § 6903.161

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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code Code Ann. § 6903.161 (2026).

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Sec. 6903.161. CONTRACTS FOR TOLL BRIDGES OR FERRY SERVICE.

(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. SUBCHAPTER E. R

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Sec. 6903.161. CONTRACTS FOR TOLL BRIDGES OR FERRY SERVICE. (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.
SUBCHAPTER E. REGULATORY POWERS