(a) An authority may not acquire an interest in real property for a station or terminal complex unless the station or terminal complex is included in the public transportation system in a comprehensive service plan approved by a resolution of the executive committee. A mass transit facility of an authority is not a station or terminal complex under this subchapter unless the facility is included in the authority's comprehensive service plan under this section.(b) A station or terminal complex may not be included in a public transportation system unless the executive committee first finds that the station or complex:(1) will encourage and provide for efficient and economical public transportation;(2) will facilitate access to public transportation and provide for other public transportation purposes;(3) will reduce vehicular congestion and air pollution; and(4) is reasonably essential to the successful operation of the public transportation system.(c) On making a finding under Subsection (b), the executive committee may amend the authority's comprehensive service plan to include a station or terminal complex. f the public transportation system.(c) On making a finding under Subsection (b), the executive committee may amend the authority's comprehensive service plan to include a station or terminal complex. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.
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