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TX Transp Code § 201.812 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter J. Information Furnished by Department|Section 201.812. Report on Completed Highway Construction Projects

Sec. 201.812.  REPORT ON COMPLETED HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.  (a)  The department shall semiannually publish on the department's Internet website a report on all highway construction projects, listed by department district, that have been completed.(b)  The report required by Subsection (a) must, for each project listed in the report:(1)  specify whether the project was completed:(A)  on schedule, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule; and(B)  on budget, under budget, or over budget; and(2)  include any change orders.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 201.901 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.901. Prohibiting Use of Highway or Road

Sec. 201.901.  PROHIBITING USE OF HIGHWAY OR ROAD.  (a)  The commission may prohibit the use of any part of a highway or road under the control of the department by any vehicle that will unduly damage the highway or road when:(1)  because of wet weather or recent construction or repairs, the highway or road cannot be safely used without probable serious damage to it;  or(2)  a bridge or culvert on the highway or road is unsafe.(b)  Before prohibiting the use of a highway or road under this section, the commission shall post notices that state the maximum load permitted and the time the use of the highway or road is prohibited.  The notices must be posted at locations that enable drivers to detour to avoid the restricted highway or road.(c)  The commission may not prohibit the use of a highway or road under this section until a detour has been provided.(d)  If the owner or operator of a vehicle that is prohibited from using a highway or road under this section is aggrieved by the prohibition, the person may file with the county judge of the county in which the restricted highway or road is located a written complaint that sets forth the nature of the grievance.  On the filing of the complaint the county judge immediately shall set the issue for a hearing to be held not later than the third day after the date on which the complaint is filed.  The county judge shall give to the commission written notice of the day and purpose of each hearing.(e)  The county judge shall hear testimony offered by the parties.  On conclusion of the hearing, the county judge shall sustain, revoke, or modify the commission's decision on the restriction.  The county judge's judgment is final as to the issues raised.(f)  A person who violates a prohibition established under this section before or after it is approved by the county judge under Subsection (e) commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.902 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.902. Road Use by Bicyclists

Sec. 201.902.  ROAD USE BY BICYCLISTS.  (a)  The department shall designate:(1)  a statewide bicycle coordinator;  and(2)  a bicycle coordinator in each regional office.(b)  A bicycle coordinator shall assist the department in developing rules and plans to enhance the use of the state highway system by bicyclists.(c)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to use of roads in the state highway system by bicyclists, including provisions for:(1)  the specific duties of the statewide bicycle coordinator and the regional bicycle coordinators;(2)  obtaining comments from bicyclists on:(A)  a highway project that might affect bicycle use;(B)  the use of a highway for bicycling events;  and(C)  department policies affecting bicycle use of state highways;(3)  the consideration of acceptable national bicycle design, construction, and maintenance standards on a project in an area with significant bicycle use;  and(4)  any other matter the commission determines necessary to enhance the use of the state highway system by bicyclists.(d)  A rule adopted under this section may not be inconsistent with Chapter 551.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.9025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.9025. Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails

Sec. 201.9025.  TEXAS BICYCLE TOURISM TRAILS.  (a)  The Texas Department of Transportation Bicycle Advisory Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the commission on the development of bicycle tourism trails in this state.  Recommendations on bicycle tourism trails developed under this section:(1)  shall be made in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office;(2)  shall reflect the geography, scenery, history, and cultural diversity of this state;(3)  shall maximize federal and private sources of funding for the designation, construction, improvement, maintenance, and signage of the trails and the promotion of bicycle tourism; and(4)  may include multiuse trails to accommodate equestrians, pedestrians, and other nonmotorized trail users when practicable.(b)  The department may contract with a statewide bicycle nonprofit organization for assistance in identifying, developing, promoting, or coordinating agreements and participation among political subdivisions of this state to advance bicycle tourism trails.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 161 (S.B. 602), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.903 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.903. Classification, Designation, and Marking of Highways

Sec. 201.903.  CLASSIFICATION, DESIGNATION, AND MARKING OF HIGHWAYS.  (a)  The department may classify, designate, and mark state highways in this state.(b)  The department may provide a uniform system of marking and signing state highways under the control of the state.  The system must correlate with and, to the extent possible, conform to the system adopted in other states.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.904 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.904. Speed Signs

Sec. 201.904.  SPEED SIGNS.  The department shall erect and maintain on the highways and roads of this state appropriate signs that show the maximum lawful speed for commercial motor vehicles, truck tractors, truck trailers, truck semitrailers, and motor vehicles engaged in the business of transporting passengers for compensation or hire (buses).|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.905 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.905. Traffic Safety Signs

Sec. 201.905.  TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNS.  (a)  The department may implement a traffic safety program that includes posting signs along the roadside at the 500 sites with the highest number of traffic fatalities.  The signs shall be designed by the department and may contain the following information:(1)  the number of fatalities that occurred at that location in the last 10 years;(2)  the importance of driving safely and wearing seat belts;(3)  the importance of not drinking and driving;  and(4)  any other information the department determines is necessary to promote safe driving.(b)  A program under this section may also include literature distributed to the public by the department.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1214, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 201.906 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.906. Multimodal Road Use

Sec. 201.906.  MULTIMODAL ROAD USE.  (a)  The department shall conduct a comprehensive analysis of the multimodal use of roads and highways in the state highway system.  The analysis shall include the collection of data on users' concerns about road conditions and actual and potential use patterns of roads or highways.(b)  After the analysis required by Subsection (a) is completed, the department shall initiate and coordinate a campaign to help increase public awareness of traffic safety issues.(c)  The department shall initiate a program of continuing community involvement sessions to help other state agencies, local decision-makers, interest groups, and the general public improve the state's comprehensive transportation system to include all modes of transportation.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 201.905 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(94), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 201.907 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.907. Contract for Enforcement

Sec. 201.907.  CONTRACT FOR ENFORCEMENT.  The department or a public or private entity contracted to operate a toll project may contract with an agency of this state or a local governmental entity for the services of peace officers employed by the agency or entity to enforce laws related to:(1)  the regulation and control of vehicular traffic on a state highway; and(2)  the payment of the proper toll on a toll project.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.09, eff. June 14, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.908 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.908. Removing or Covering Signs in Construction or Maintenance Work Zone

Sec. 201.908.  REMOVING OR COVERING SIGNS IN CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE WORK ZONE.  (a)  In this section, "construction or maintenance work zone" has the meaning assigned by Section 472.022.(b)  The department shall remove or cover or require the removal or covering of a sign that restricts the speed limit in a construction or maintenance work zone during any period when no hazard exists that dictates the need for a restricted speed limit.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1086 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.Renumbered from Transportation Code, Section 201.907 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(91), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Transp Code § 201.909 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.909. Memorial Sign Program

Sec. 201.909.  MEMORIAL SIGN PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section, "victim" means a person killed in a highway accident involving alcohol or a controlled substance, excluding an operator who was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish and administer a memorial sign program to publicly memorialize the victims of alcohol or controlled substance-related vehicle accidents.(c)  A sign designed and posted under this section shall include:(1)  the phrase "Please Don't Drink and Drive";(2)  the phrase "In Memory Of" and the name of one or more victims in accordance with the commission rule; and(3)  the date of the accident that resulted in the victim's death.(c-1)  The sign may include the names of more than one victim so long as the total length of the names does not exceed one line of text.(d)  A person may request that a sign be posted under this section by:(1)  making an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department; and(2)  submitting a fee to the department in an amount determined by the department to help defray the costs of posting the memorial sign.(e)  If the application meets the department's requirements and the applicant pays the memorial sign fee, the department shall erect a sign.  A sign posted under this section may remain posted for two years.  At the end of the two-year period the department may release the sign to the applicant.  The department is not required to release a sign that has been damaged.(f)  A sign posted under this section that is damaged shall be removed by the department.  Except as provided in Subsection (g), the department may post a new sign if it has been less than  two years from the posting of the original sign and a person:(1)  submits a written request to the department to replace the sign; and(2)  submits a replacement fee in the amount provided under Subsection (d)(2).(g)  During the two-year posting period the department shall replace a sign posted under this section that is damaged because of the department's negligence.(h)  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.(i)  This section does not authorize the department to remove an existing privately funded memorial that conforms to state law and department rules.  A privately funded memorial may remain indefinitely as long as it conforms to state law and department rules.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 907 (H.B. 2859), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 744 (S.B. 521), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 971 (H.B. 1486), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.910 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.910. Memorial Markers for Certain Peace Officers Killed in Line of Duty

Sec. 201.910.  MEMORIAL MARKERS FOR CERTAIN PEACE OFFICERS KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY.  (a)  The commission by rule shall authorize memorial markers honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty who are not Department of Public Safety troopers.  The program established under this section shall be identical to the commission's existing program for memorial markers for honoring Department of Public Safety troopers.(b)  As used in this section, "peace officer" means a person who was:(1)  a law enforcement officer or peace officer for this state or a political subdivision of this state under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law; or(2)  a federal law enforcement officer or special agent performing duties in this state, including those officers under Article 2.122, Code of Criminal Procedure.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2028), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Transp Code § 201.911 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter K. Road and Highway Use; Signs|Section 201.911. Memorial Sign Program for Motorcyclists

Sec. 201.911.  MEMORIAL SIGN PROGRAM FOR MOTORCYCLISTS.  (a)  In this section, "victim" means a person killed in a highway accident while operating or riding on a motorcycle.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish and administer a memorial sign program to publicly memorialize the victims of motorcycle accidents.(c)  A sign designed and posted under this section shall include:(1)  a red cross;(2)  the phrase "In Memory Of" and the name of one or more victims in accordance with the commission rule; and(3)  the date of the accident that resulted in the victim's death.(d)  The sign may include the names of more than one victim if the total length of the names does not exceed one line of text.(e)  A person may request that a sign be posted under this section by:(1)  making an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department; and(2)  submitting a fee to the department in an amount determined by the department to cover the costs of posting the memorial sign.(f)  If the application meets the department's requirements and the applicant pays the memorial sign fee, the department shall erect a sign. A sign posted under this section may remain posted for one year.  At the end of the one-year period, the department may release the sign to the applicant.  The department is not required to release a sign that has been damaged.(g)  The department shall remove a sign posted under this section that is damaged.  Except as provided by Subsection (h), the department may post a new sign if less than one year has passed from the posting of the original sign and a person:(1)  submits a written request to the department to replace the sign; and(2)  submits a replacement fee in the amount provided by Subsection (e)(2).(h)  During the one-year posting period, the department shall replace a sign posted under this section if the sign is damaged because of the department's negligence.(i)  This section does not authorize the department to remove an existing privately funded memorial that conforms to state law and department rules.  A privately funded memorial may remain indefinitely as long as the memorial conforms to state law and department rules.(j)  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1013 (H.B. 2469), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.931 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter L. Electronic Issuance of Outdoor Advertising Licenses|Section 201.931. Definitions

Sec. 201.931.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Digital signature" means an electronic identifier intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.(2)  "License" means  a license or permit for a commercial sign issued under Chapter 391 or for an off-premise sign issued under Chapter 394.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.819, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 2A.02, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 40, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 964 (S.B. 2006), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 201.932 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter L. Electronic Issuance of Outdoor Advertising Licenses|Section 201.932. Application for and Issuance of License

Sec. 201.932.  APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.  (a)  The commission may by rule provide for the filing of a license application and the issuance of a license by electronic means.(b)  The commission may limit applicant eligibility under Subsection (a) if the rules include reasonable eligibility criteria.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 201.933 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter L. Electronic Issuance of Outdoor Advertising Licenses|Section 201.933. Digital Signature

Sec. 201.933.  DIGITAL SIGNATURE.  (a)  A license application received by the department is considered signed if a digital signature is transmitted with the application and intended by the applicant to authenticate the license in accordance with Subsection (b).(b)  The department may only accept a digital signature used to authenticate a license application under procedures that:(1)  comply with any applicable rules of another state agency having jurisdiction over department use or acceptance of a digital signature;  and(2)  provide for consideration of factors that may affect a digital signature's reliability, including whether a digital signature is:(A)  unique to the person using it;(B)  capable of independent verification;(C)  under the sole control of the person using it;  and(D)  transmitted in a manner that will make it infeasible to change the data in the communication or digital signature without invalidating the digital signature.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 201.934 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter L. Electronic Issuance of Outdoor Advertising Licenses|Section 201.934. Payment of Fees

Sec. 201.934.  PAYMENT OF FEES.  The commission may adopt rules regarding the method of payment of a fee for a license issued under this subchapter.  The rules may authorize the use of electronic funds transfer or a valid credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state or the federal government or by a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the department.  The rules may require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 201.941 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter M. Obligations for Certain Highway and Mobility Projects|Section 201.941. Definitions

Sec. 201.941.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Comptroller's certification" means:(A)  as to long-term obligations, the certification made under Section 201.943(e);  and(B)  as to short-term obligations, the certification made under Section 201.943(f).(2)  "Credit agreement" has the meaning assigned by Section 1371.001, Government Code.(3)  "Fund" means the Texas Mobility Fund.(4)  "Long-term obligations" means an issue or series of obligations the latest scheduled maturity of which is more than five years.(5)  "Maximum obligation amount" means the maximum aggregate principal amount of long-term obligations and short-term obligations that the commission may issue from time to time after receipt of the applicable comptroller's certification.(6)  "Obligations" means bonds, notes, and other public securities.(7)  "Short-term obligations" means an issue or series of obligations the latest scheduled maturity of which is five years or less.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1213, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 6, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 201.942 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter M. Obligations for Certain Highway and Mobility Projects|Section 201.942. Administration of Fund

Sec. 201.942.  ADMINISTRATION OF FUND.  The comptroller shall hold the fund, and the commission, through the department, shall manage, invest, use, and administer the fund as provided by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1213, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 6, 2001.|