A carrier permit may be issued to:

1. (1) a water carrier;
2. (2) an airline;
3. (3) a railway;
4. (4) a motor carrier registered under Chapter 643, Transportation Code; or
5. (5) a common carrier operating under a certificate issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 455, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.173, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.