(a) A right of action of this state or a political subdivision of the state, including a county, an incorporated city or town, a navigation district, a municipal utility district, a port authority, an entity acting under Chapter 54, Transportation Code, a school district, or an entity created under § 52, Article III, or § 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, is not barred by any of the following sections: 16.001-16.004, 16.006, 16.007, 16.021-16.028, 16.030-16.032, 16.035-16.037, 16.051, 16.062, 16.063, 16.065-16.067, 16.070, 16.071, 31.006, or 71.021.
(b) In this section:
(1) “Navigation district” means a navigation district organized under § 52, Article III, or § 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(2) “Port authority” has the meaning assigned by § 60.402, Water Code.
(3) “Municipal utility district” means a municipal utility district created under § 52, Article III, or § 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.