(a) The commission may, after considering public input concerning the proposed transfer, approve a proposed transfer under this subchapter if: (1) the RMA agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for the safe and effective maintenance and operation of the ferry upon its transfer;(2) the RMA agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for compliance with all federal laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the ferry;(3) the commission determines that the transfer is in the public interest;(4) the RMA agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for EPIC; and(5) the RMA has adopted rules providing criteria and guidelines for approval of the transfer of a ferry.(b) Commission approval under this section is conditioned on the approval of the governor.43 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.43
The provisions of this §26.43 adopted to be effective March 18, 2004, 29 TexReg 2722; amended to be effective January 5, 2006, 30 TexReg 8999