Texas § TN.171.002 - APPLICABILITY OF RURAL RAIL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS LAW
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§ TN.171.002. APPLICABILITY OF RURAL RAIL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS LAW
APPLICABILITY OF RURAL RAIL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS LAW. (a) Except as provided by this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 172 other than Section 172.003 apply to a district as if the district were created under that chapter. (b) For purposes of applying Chapter 172 to a district created under this chapter, a reference to "rail facilities" in Chapter 172 means "rail facilities" as defined by Section 171.001 . (c) For purposes of applying Chapter 172 to a district created under this chapter, a reference in Chapter 172 to "eligible county" means a county that created the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 756 (H.B. 2958 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540 ), Sec. 4.04, eff. April 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION; ADDITION OF COUNTY TO DISTRICT
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