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TX Transp Code § 223.250 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 223 - Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects|Subchapter F. Design-Build Contracts|Section 223.250. Performance or Payment Bond

Sec. 223.250.  PERFORMANCE OR PAYMENT BOND.  (a)  The department shall require a design-build contractor to provide:(1)  a performance and payment bond;(2)  an alternative form of security; or(3)  a combination of the forms of security described by Subdivisions (1) and (2).(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), a performance and payment bond, alternative form of security, or combination of the forms shall be in an amount equal to the cost of constructing or maintaining the project.(c)  If the department determines that it is impracticable for a private entity to provide security in the amount described by Subsection (b), the department shall set the amount of the security.(d)  A performance and payment bond is not required for the portion of a design-build contract under this section that includes design services only.(e)  The department may require one or more of the following alternative forms of security:(1)  a cashier's check drawn on a financial entity specified by the department;(2)  a United States bond or note;(3)  an irrevocable bank letter of credit provided by a bank meeting the requirements specified in the request for proposals; or(4)  any other form of security determined suitable by the department.(f)  Section 223.006 of this code and Chapter 2253, Government Code, do not apply to a bond or alternative form of security required under this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 224.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.001. Acquisition by Department

Sec. 224.001.  ACQUISITION BY DEPARTMENT.  The department shall acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain any right-of-way necessary for the national system of interstate and defense highways.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.002. Acquisition by County or Municipality Generally

Sec. 224.002.  ACQUISITION BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY GENERALLY.  (a)  A county or municipality shall acquire, in the manner provided by law, the highway right-of-way that is requested by the department.(b)  Chapter 21, Property Code, governs the procedure for an acquisition by eminent domain.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.003. Acquisition by Commissioners Court

Sec. 224.003.  ACQUISITION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may acquire by purchase or eminent domain any real property, including a right-of-way, or material, including timber, earth, stone, or gravel, that the commission determines is necessary or convenient to a state highway to be constructed, reconstructed, maintained, widened, straightened, or extended.  Real property acquired for streambed diversion may not exceed 100 feet in width.(b)  The commission shall furnish to the commissioners court the plats or field notes of the real property and the description of any required materials.  After receiving the plats, notes, or description, the commissioners court may make the acquisition in accordance with those documents.(c)  The acquisition is on behalf of the state with title to the State of Texas.(d)  The commissioners court may exercise the power of eminent domain within the limits of a municipality only with the prior consent of the municipality's governing body.(e)  The county may pay for the acquisition from the county road and bridge fund, a special road fund, or any other available county fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.004. State's Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 224.004.  STATE'S USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  If the commissioners court does not acquire a right-of-way under Section 224.003, the commission shall immediately serve the commissioners court with an order identifying the right-of-way by field notes and requesting the commissioners court to acquire the right-of-way.(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the order is served, the commission shall direct the attorney general to initiate eminent domain proceedings on behalf of the state to acquire the right-of-way.(c)  Venue is in the county in which the right-of-way is located.  The district or county attorney for that county shall initiate the eminent domain proceedings.(d)  Chapter 21, Property Code, governs the procedure for the eminent domain proceeding except that the county judge appoints the special commissioners.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.005. Participation by Department

Sec. 224.005.  PARTICIPATION BY DEPARTMENT.  (a)  In the acquisition of a right-of-way requested by the department in cooperation with local officials for a highway designated by the commission as a United States highway or state highway, the department shall pay to the county or municipality not less than 90 percent of the value, as determined by the department, of the right-of-way or the net cost of the right-of-way, whichever amount is less.(b)  If the acquisition is by eminent domain, the participation by the department shall be based on the final judgment if the department has been notified in writing before the filing of the suit and given prompt notice as to all action taken in the suit.  The department is entitled to become a party at any time for any purpose, including the right of appeal.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.006. Payment to County or Municipality

Sec. 224.006.  PAYMENT TO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  On delivery to the department of acceptable instruments conveying to the state the requested right-of-way, the department shall prepare and transmit to the comptroller vouchers covering the payment to the county or municipality of the department's share of the cost of acquiring the right-of-way.(b)  The comptroller shall issue warrants on the appropriate account covering the state's obligation as evidenced by the vouchers.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.007. Purchase of Lease Rights

Sec. 224.007.  PURCHASE OF LEASE RIGHTS.  (a)  Before acquiring property under this subchapter, the department may purchase the right to lease the property to a third party.(b)  The department may make a purchase under Subsection (a) only if the department first determines that the owner is unable to lease or rent the property because of the impending acquisition by the department.(c)  The consideration for the purchase of a lease right under this section may not exceed the fair market rental value of the property as determined by the department and shall be credited against the total compensation due the owner when the department acquires the property.(d)  Payment under this section may be made in periodic increments until the property is acquired by the department.  The aggregate total of payments before acquisition may not exceed the department's appraised value of the property.(e)  This section shall be implemented in accordance with applicable administrative rules and policies of the department.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter A. Acquisition Generally|Section 224.008. Utility Relocation Costs

Sec. 224.008.  UTILITY RELOCATION COSTS.  In the acquisition of a highway right-of-way by or for the department, the cost of relocating or adjusting utility facilities, which cost may be eligible under law, is a cost of the acquisition.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter B. Construction and Maintenance Generally|Section 224.031. Duty of Department

Sec. 224.031.  DUTY OF DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The department has exclusive and direct control of all improvement of the state highway system.(b)  The department shall prepare and pay for surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for all construction and improvement of the state highway system.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter B. Construction and Maintenance Generally|Section 224.032. Duty of Commission

Sec. 224.032.  DUTY OF COMMISSION.  (a)  In the development and maintenance of the state highway system, the commission shall provide for the:(1)  efficient maintenance of the system;(2)  construction, in cooperation with the United States to the extent of federal aid to the state, of durable highways of the greatest public necessity;(3)  construction of highways to perfect and extend a correlated system of state highways, independently from state funds;  and(4)  construction of highways to provide access to significant new naval military facilities and to provide for the state highway system in impacted regions.(b)  Subsection (a) shall be implemented from funds available to the department except that Subsection (a)(4) shall be implemented only from the state highway fund.(c)  In this section, "significant new naval military facility" and "impacted region" have the meanings assigned by Section 4, Article 1, National Defense Impacted Region Assistance Act of 1985 (Article 689a-4d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter B. Construction and Maintenance Generally|Section 224.033. County Improvement of State System

Sec. 224.033.  COUNTY IMPROVEMENT OF STATE SYSTEM.  (a)  The commission may enter into an agreement with the commissioners court of a county for the improvement by the county of the state highway system.(b)  In this section, "improvement" means construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and the making of a necessary plan or survey before beginning construction, reconstruction, or maintenance and includes a project or activity appurtenant to a state highway and including drainage facilities, surveying, traffic counts, driveways, landscaping, signs, lights, or guardrails.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.26, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 224.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter B. Construction and Maintenance Generally|Section 224.034. Highway Closures During Certain Periods

Sec. 224.034.  HIGHWAY CLOSURES DURING CERTAIN PERIODS.  (a)  If a proposed improvement of the state highway system requires the closing of a highway, the department shall, before entering into a contract for the proposed improvement, coordinate the highway closure by communicating in person or by telephone call, e-mail, or other direct method of communication with public officials from municipalities affected by the closure to avoid any adverse economic impact on the municipalities during:(1)  periods of increased travel on the state highway system, including major state and federal holidays and school holidays; and(2)  other periods of high commercial activity in the state, including limited periods in which certain items are exempted from the sales tax imposed by Chapter 151, Tax Code.(b)  A contract for the proposed improvement of the state highway system that requires the closing of a highway as described by Subsection (a) must include a provision identifying the days on which the highway may not be closed.(c)  The department shall submit an annual report to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each member of the legislature detailing all highway closures during periods listed in Subsection (a) and the estimated economic impact of those closures.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 224.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter C. Contract With Transportation Corporation|Section 224.061. Definitions

Sec. 224.061.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Construction" includes improvement.(2)  "Highway" includes an improvement to a highway.(3)  "Improvement" includes landscaping.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter C. Contract With Transportation Corporation|Section 224.062. Authority to Contract

Sec. 224.062.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.  The commission may contract with a transportation corporation created by the commission under Chapter 431 for the purpose of acquiring highways to be constructed by the corporation.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter C. Contract With Transportation Corporation|Section 224.063. Sufficiency of Funds

Sec. 224.063.  SUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS.  (a)  Before contracting under this subchapter, the commission shall determine that it will have sufficient funds available in the year of acquisition to meet its financial obligations under the contract.(b)  Payment of any obligation in the contract is contingent on a legislative appropriation for that purpose in the year the obligation is due, and the contract must state that fact.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter C. Contract With Transportation Corporation|Section 224.064. Terms and Conditions

Sec. 224.064.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  (a)  The commission shall determine the terms of a contract under this subchapter.(b)  The contract may not extend for a period of more than six years after the date of execution.(c)  The contract must provide that:(1)  the highway to be acquired is free of debts, liens, or other encumbrances at the time of acquisition;(2)  the highway to be constructed meets minimum design criteria prescribed by the commission;(3)  construction contracts are awarded through competitive bidding to the low bidder;(4)  priority of construction is assigned to particular highway segments;(5)  particular highway segments are opened to the public on completion of construction under right of entry even if consideration has not been paid by the commission;  and(6)  the highway right-of-way is fully landscaped before acquisition by the commission.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter C. Contract With Transportation Corporation|Section 224.065. Construction Management Services

Sec. 224.065.  CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES.  (a)  The commission may contract with a transportation corporation constructing a highway for the commission to supervise the construction of the highway and provide construction management services for the corporation.(b)  The transportation corporation shall pay the commission for the supervision and management services at the time the services are provided.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter C. Contract With Transportation Corporation|Section 224.066. Additional Powers

Sec. 224.066.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  In addition to the powers granted under this subchapter, the commission has any other power that is reasonable and necessary to allow it to contract with a transportation corporation for the construction of a highway as provided by this subchapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter D. Detour Roads|Section 224.091. Detour Road Required

Sec. 224.091.  DETOUR ROAD REQUIRED.  (a)  If construction on a part of the state highway system causes the closing of a road to traffic, the department shall select, improve, and maintain an all-weather detour road for the convenience of the public.(b)  A detour road shall be used and controlled under the same conditions and authority as that exercised over the state highway system.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.092 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter D. Detour Roads|Section 224.092. Duties of Commission

Sec. 224.092.  DUTIES OF COMMISSION.  The commission shall provide for the:(1)  equipment and maintenance of a detour road in a manner adequate for the convenience and safety of normal traffic using the road;  and(2)  posting of necessary signs at each end of the detour road for the guidance and convenience of the public.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.093 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter D. Detour Roads|Section 224.093. Duty of County

Sec. 224.093.  DUTY OF COUNTY.  A county shall cooperate with the commission as necessary to adequately provide for the traffic requirements of the public in the selection and maintenance of a detour road in the county.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter E. Interstate Bridges|Section 224.121. Condition for Implementation

Sec. 224.121.  CONDITION FOR IMPLEMENTATION.  The department may implement this subchapter only if:(1)  another state has enacted a statute providing for the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of a bridge described by Section 224.122 and for the use of the bridge by the public without charge;  and(2)  the bridge connects designated highways of this state and the other state.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter E. Interstate Bridges|Section 224.122. Interstate Bridge Authorized

Sec. 224.122.  INTERSTATE BRIDGE AUTHORIZED.  The department may spend or allocate aid from any available money to acquire, construct, or maintain a bridge across a stream that is a boundary between this and another state in an amount not to exceed one-half of the amount necessary to acquire, construct, or maintain the bridge.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 224.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle B - State Highway System|Chapter 224 - Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance|Subchapter E. Interstate Bridges|Section 224.123. Authority to Contract

Sec. 224.123.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.  The department by the authority of the governor may agree with appropriate departments of an adjoining state and the United States to implement this subchapter for the purpose of furnishing substantial bridges across this state's boundaries for the use of the traveling public without charge.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|