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House Bill 3711 |
House Author: Krusee |
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Effective: 9-1-07 |
Senate Sponsor: Shapleigh |
House Bill 3711 repeals obsolete statutes regulating railroads. The bill also defines a reference to a railroad corporation or railroad company for purposes of incorporation of a railroad and clarifies the right of a railroad corporation to acquire property by condemnation. The bill clarifies that the Texas Department of Transportation's power and authority over railroads is to the extent not preempted by federal law and does not include certain business operations of railroads.