(a) Order. If approved under §26.13 of this subchapter, the commission will adopt a minute order authorizing the creation of the RMA. The minute order will:
- (1) designate the geographic area of the state in which the RMA may operate, which shall be along county lines;
- (2) describe the initial turnpike project or projects to be developed, maintained, and operated by the RMA, with any mutually agreed upon restrictions on that development, operation, or maintenance deemed by the commission to be necessary for the protection of the public safety or the natural environment;
- (3) describe any mutually agreed upon restrictions or limitations on the operations of the RMA; and
- (4) establish, consistent with Transportation Code, §361.003, the initial size of the board, which shall be composed of an odd number of directors; and
- (5) designate any political subdivisions that, by the request of the petitioner, will be represented on the board by directors appointed under §26.16(d) of this subchapter.
- (b) Approval of project. Approval of the creation of an RMA shall not constitute final commission approval of any turnpike project, which are subject to approval under §26.43 of this chapter.
Source Note:The provisions of this §26.14 adopted to be effective July 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 6354.