reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
TX Transp Code § 391.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 391 - Highway Beautification on Interstate and Primary Systems and Certain Roads|Subchapter I. Prohibition of Signs on Certain Highways|Section 391.255. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 391.255.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  The restrictions imposed by this subchapter are in addition to those imposed by the remainder of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1264, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 391.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 391 - Highway Beautification on Interstate and Primary Systems and Certain Roads|Subchapter I. Prohibition of Signs on Certain Highways|Section 391.256. Scenic Byways Program

Sec. 391.256.  SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM.  (a)  The department shall plan, design, and establish a program for designating highways as State Scenic Byways.(b)  The program must include a process by which the department:(1)  receives proposals from political subdivisions or other community groups approved by the department for funding projects in accordance with 23 U.S.C. Section 162;(2)  applies for grants under 23 U.S.C. Section 162 for the projects; and(3)  allows an applicant who consents to pay for the costs of the projects that are not covered by grants made under 23 U.S.C. Section 162.(c)  A highway must be designated as a State Scenic Byway under the program established by this section before the department applies for a grant under Subsection (b)(2) for a project related to the highway.(d)  The department may use money from the state highway fund for a project that receives a grant made under 23 U.S.C. Section 162 only for the purpose of satisfying matching funds requirements for the grant.(e)  The department may only designate a highway described by Section 391.252 as a State Scenic Byway.(f)  The commission by rule shall prohibit outdoor advertising in a manner consistent with 23 U.S.C. Section 131(s) on a State Scenic Byway designated under this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 158 (S.B. 941), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Transp Code § 392.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter A. Landscape and Maintenance|Section 392.001. Planting Trees on Rights-of-Way

Sec. 392.001.  PLANTING TREES ON RIGHTS-OF-WAY.  (a)  The department shall plant and care for a substantial number of pecan trees on United States and state highway rights-of-way throughout the state.(b)  In an area where the climate is unsuitable for pecan trees or where pecan trees present a safety hazard, the department shall plant other indigenous or adaptable trees that do not present a safety hazard.(c)  The cost of acquiring, planting, and caring for the pecan trees shall be paid from the state highway fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter A. Landscape and Maintenance|Section 392.002. Xeriscape Requirements for Roadside Parks

Sec. 392.002.  XERISCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADSIDE PARKS.  (a)  The department shall use and require the use of xeriscape practices in:(1)  the construction of roadside parks;  and(2)  the maintenance of roadside parks.(b)  In implementing this section, the department shall follow the guidelines adopted under Section 2166.404, Government Code.(c)  In this section:(1)  "Roadside park" includes a rest area, picnic area, welcome station, or other facility that is:(A)  provided for the convenience of the traveling public;(B)  within or adjacent to a highway right-of-way;  and(C)  under the jurisdiction of the department.(2)  "Xeriscape" has the meaning assigned by Section 2166.404, Government Code.(d)  Expired.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.19(23), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 392.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter A. Landscape and Maintenance|Section 392.003. Donations for Landscape Installation or Maintenance

Sec. 392.003.  DONATIONS FOR LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE.  The commission by rule shall establish a program under which the department may accept from any source, including an individual or a private business or organization, donations of landscape materials for state highways, as authorized by Section 201.206.  The program may provide for the department to enter into an agreement with an individual or private business or organization for the individual or entity to provide, at no cost to the department, services for the installation or maintenance of landscaping on state highways.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (H.B. 3422), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 392.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter A. Landscape and Maintenance|Section 392.004. Regionally Appropriate Landscaping

Sec. 392.004.  REGIONALLY APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPING.  The department shall establish guidelines for a beautification project on a state highway right-of-way that require the use of only regionally appropriate plants.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 3302), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Transp Code § 392.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.031. Definitions

Sec. 392.031.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Sign" means an outdoor sign, display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, or other thing designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform.(2)  "State highway right-of-way" means the right-of-way of a highway designated as part of the state highway system.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.032. Offense

Sec. 392.032.  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person may not place or maintain a sign on a state highway right-of-way unless authorized by state law.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this section.(c)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.0325 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.0325. Exception

Sec. 392.0325.  EXCEPTION.  (a)  A person may submit a request to the department for an exception to this subchapter for a sign that is attached to a building located on property other than a state highway right-of-way and that refers to a commercial activity or business located in the building if the sign:(1)  consists solely of the name of the establishment;(2)  identifies the establishment's principal product or services;  or(3)  advertises the sale or lease of the property on which the sign is located.(b)  The department shall approve a request submitted under Subsection (a) if the department:(1)  determines that the sign will not constitute a safety hazard;(2)  determines that the sign will not interfere with the construction, reconstruction, operation, or maintenance of the highway facility;  and(3)  obtains the approval of the Federal Highway Administration if approval is required under federal law.(c)  This subchapter does not apply to a temporary directional sign or kiosk erected by a political subdivision as part of a program approved by the department and administered by the political subdivision on a highway within the boundaries of the political subdivision.(d)  This subchapter does not apply to a sign placed in the right-of-way by a public utility or its contractor for purposes of the utility.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 442, Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (H.B. 413), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Transp Code § 392.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.033. Removal and Disposal of Illegal Sign

Sec. 392.033.  REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ILLEGAL SIGN.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 392.034, the department, without prior notice to the owner of the sign, may remove a sign that is placed or maintained in violation of this subchapter.(b)  If the owner's identity and mailing address are displayed on the sign or are otherwise reasonably ascertainable, the department shall notify the owner in writing that the sign:(1)  has been removed;  and(2)  may be disposed of unless the owner claims the sign on or before the 10th day after the removal date.(c)  If the owner of the sign does not claim the sign on or before the 10th day after the removal date, the department may dispose of the sign.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.034. Encroachment

Sec. 392.034.  ENCROACHMENT.  (a)  The department shall give written notice of encroachment to the owner of a sign that:(1)  is on property other than a state highway right-of-way;(2)  is maintained under a written permit or agreement;  and(3)  encroaches on the state highway right-of-way.(b)  If the owner of the sign does not correct the encroachment before the 31st day after the date of receipt of the notice, the department may remove the sign under Section 392.033.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.035. Removal Costs

Sec. 392.035.  REMOVAL COSTS.  (a)  The owner of a sign removed by the department under Section 392.033 is liable to the department for removal costs.(b)  Removal costs received by the department under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.0355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.0355. Civil Penalty

Sec. 392.0355.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who places or commissions the placement of a sign on a state highway right-of-way that is not otherwise authorized by law may be liable for a civil penalty.  The attorney general or a district or county attorney of the county in which the placement of a sign on a state highway right-of-way is alleged to have occurred may sue to collect the penalty.(b)  The amount of the civil penalty is not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each violation, depending on the seriousness of the violation and whether the person has previously violated this chapter.  A separate penalty may be collected for each day a continuing violation occurs.(c)  A penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund if collected by the attorney general and to the credit of the county road and bridge fund of the county in which the violation occurred if collected by a district or county attorney.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (H.B. 413), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Transp Code § 392.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.036. Defense

Sec. 392.036.  DEFENSE.  It is a defense to prosecution or suit for a violation under this chapter if at the time of the alleged violation the defendant is a candidate for elective public office and the sign is placed:(1)  by a person other than the defendant; and(2)  in connection with a campaign for an elective public office by the defendant.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (H.B. 413), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Transp Code § 392.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.037. Rules

Sec. 392.037.  RULES.  The commission may adopt rules to enforce this subchapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 392.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 392 - Highway Beautification on State Highway Right-of-Way|Subchapter B. Signs on State Highway Right-of-Way|Section 392.038. Effect of Other Law or Ordinance

Sec. 392.038.  EFFECT OF OTHER LAW OR ORDINANCE.  If this subchapter conflicts with another law or a local ordinance, the more restrictive provision applies.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 394.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 394.001. Definitions

Sec. 394.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "On-premise sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity.(2)  "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located.(3)  "Person" means an individual, association, or corporation.(4)  "Portable sign" means a sign designed to be mounted on a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other nonmotorized mobile structure.(5)  "Sign" means a structure, display, light device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, billboard, or other thing that is designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 394.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 394.002. Application of Chapter

Sec. 394.002.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.  (a)  This chapter applies only to a sign that is:(1)  outdoors;  and(2)  visible from the main-traveled way of a rural road.(b)  In this section, "rural road" means a road, street, way, or bridge:(1)  that is located in an unincorporated area;(2)  that is not privately owned or controlled;(3)  any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic;  and(4)  that is under the jurisdiction of this state or a political subdivision of this state.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 394.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 394.003. Exemptions

Sec. 394.003.  EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  a sign that is allowed to be erected and maintained under the highway beautification provisions contained in Chapter 391;(2)  a sign in existence before September 1, 1985;(3)  a sign that has as its purpose the protection of life or property;(4)  a directional or other official sign authorized by law, including a sign that pertains to a natural wonder or a scenic or historic attraction;(5)  a sign that gives information about the location of an underground electric transmission line or a telegraph or telephone property or facility, a pipeline, a public sewer, or a waterline;(6)  a sign erected by an agency or political subdivision of the state;  or(7)  a sign erected solely for and relating to a public election if the sign:(A)  is on private property;(B)  is erected not earlier than the 90th day before the date of the election and is removed not later than the 10th day after the election date;(C)  is constructed of lightweight material;  and(D)  has a surface area not larger than 50 square feet.(b)  Subsection (a)(2) does not exempt a sign from Section 394.048 to the extent that section applies. Text of subsec. (c) as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 718, Sec. 1 (c)  This chapter does not apply to a directional sign for a small business, as defined by Section 2006.011, Government Code, if the sign:(1)  is on private property;  and(2)  has a surface area not larger than 50 square feet. Text of subsec. (c) as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 2.05 (c)  This chapter does not apply to a directional sign for a small business, as defined by Section 2006.001, Government Code, if the sign:(1)  is on private property;  and(2)  has a surface area not larger than 50 square feet.(d)  This chapter does not apply to a temporary directional sign or kiosk erected by a political subdivision as part of a program approved by the department and administered by the political subdivision on a highway within the boundaries of the political subdivision.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.23(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 718, Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 2.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 611 (H.B. 412), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Transp Code § 394.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 394.004. Duties of Commission

Sec. 394.004.  DUTIES OF COMMISSION.  The commission shall:(1)  administer and enforce this chapter;(2)  adopt rules to regulate the erection or maintenance of a sign to which this chapter applies;  and(3)  adopt rules under this chapter that specify the:(A)  time for and manner of applying for a permit;  and(B)  form of and information that must be included in a permit application.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 394.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 394.005. Disposition of Fees

Sec. 394.005.  DISPOSITION OF FEES.  Money the commission receives under this chapter shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 394.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 394.006. Complaints; Records

Sec. 394.006.  COMPLAINTS; RECORDS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall establish procedures for accepting and resolving written complaints related to signs under this chapter.  The rules must include:(1)  a process to make information available describing the department's procedures for complaint investigation and resolution, including making information about the procedures available on the department's Internet website;(2)  a system to prioritize complaints so that the most serious complaints receive attention before less serious complaints; and(3)  a procedure for compiling and reporting detailed annual statistics about complaints.(b)  The department shall develop and provide a simple form for filing complaints with the department.(c)  The department shall provide to each person who files a written complaint with the department, and to each person who is the subject of a complaint, information about the department's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.(d)  The department shall keep, pursuant to the department's approved records retention schedule, an information file about each written complaint filed with the department that the department has authority to resolve.  The department shall keep the following information for each complaint for the purpose of enforcing this chapter:(1)  the date the complaint is filed;(2)  the name of the person filing the complaint;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  each person contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and(6)  if the department does not take action on the complaint, an explanation of the reasons that action was not taken.(e)  If a written complaint is filed with the department that the department has authority to resolve, the department, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint unless the notice would jeopardize an ongoing department investigation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 47(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 394.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle H - Highway Beautification|Chapter 394 - Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads|Subchapter B. License and Permit for Off-Premise Sign|Section 394.0201. Erecting Off-Premise Sign Without License; Offense

Sec. 394.0201.  ERECTING OFF-PREMISE SIGN WITHOUT LICENSE; OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person wilfully erects or maintains an off-premise sign on a rural road without a license under this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.  Each day of the proscribed conduct is a separate offense.(c)  A person is not required to obtain a license to erect or maintain an on-premise sign.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 49(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|