Opinion No.

Honorable John H. Poerner, Chairman Railroad Commission of Texas P. O. Drawer 12967 Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Duty of Railroad Commission to set rates over carriers operating under seasonal agricultural licenses issued under section 5b of article 911b, V.T.C.S.

Dear Mr. Poerner:

You have asked the following question:

In the administration of H.B. 1418 (new section 5b in the Motor Carrier Act), is it the Commission's duty to set rates to be charged by persons transporting property under the authority of a seasonal agricultural license?

Article 911b, V.T.C.S., authorizes the Railroad Commission to…