Tex. Transportation Code § 131.901: STREET AND SUBURBAN RAILWAYS.

(a) Street and suburban railways engaged in the transportation of freight in and near a municipality are subject to the control of the department.

(b) A street railway company is not exempt from payment of assessments that may be imposed against it for street improvements.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 2.03, eff. April 1, 2011.