The port authority is a navigation district. To the extent authorized by this chapter, the port authority is created to:

1. (1) improve navigation in the port authority; and
2. (2) maintain, develop, extend, and improve port facilities and wharf and dock facilities in the port authority.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2009.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.054, eff. September 1, 2009.