The following functions are public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, and matters of public necessity:
- (1) the acquisition, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a rail facility under this chapter;
- (2) the sale, lease, or license of a rail facility to a rail operator and other public or private persons under this chapter; and
- (3) the exercise of any other power granted under this chapter to the commission and the department.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 4.01, eff. June 21, 2003.