Water Code §60.071

In force on Apr 21, 2008 · this text took effect Aug 30, 1971 · same as today's text

GENERAL RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY

The commission of a district which owns, operates, and maintains wharves, docks, piers, sheds, warehouses, and other similar terminal facilities which are not located inside the boundaries of any incorporated city, town, or village may pass, amend, and repeal any ordinance, rule, or police regulation which is not contrary to the constitution or laws of this state and which is necessary to protect the property and to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of persons using the property.

History: Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Aug 30, 1971 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0672 (Apr 21, 2008): Whetherthe CedarBayouNavigationDistrict may regulate structures on and near Cedar Bayou in certain circumstances
JM-0742 (Jul 09, 1987): Whether the Port of Houston Officer Standards and Education Authority may employ armed 1606 Headway Circle, Suite 100 security officers who are not Austin, Texas 78754 commissioned peace officers

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