(a) A corporation has the powers, duties, and responsibilities granted it under the Act and this subchapter.
(b) A corporation shall coordinate proposals and actions involving the promotion and development of transportation projects through the executive director.
(c) All powers and authorizations granted to a corporation concerning the promotion and development of a transportation project are subject to the direction of the commission. The corporation's powers and authorizations shall not be exercised until the commission, by order or resolution, explicitly authorizes the applicable specific stage of project development.
(d) Development of projects shall be performed according to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations and in accordance with state policies and guidelines.
(e) If directed by the commission as a part of the transportation project, the corporation shall prepare an environmental assessment and/or environmental impact statement in accordance with Chapter 2, Subchapter C of this title (relating to Environmental Review and Public Involvement for Transportation Projects). The form and content of an environmental assessment and environmental impact statement prepared by a corporation and any decision by a corporation that an environmental impact statement is not necessary must be approved by the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §15.87 adopted to be effective January 1, 1997, 21 TexReg 11828.