Texas Transportation Code
§ 251.157 — PROHIBITING OR RESTRICTING USE OF ROAD
TN § 251.157Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part C. COUNTY ROADS AND BRIDGES · Ch. 251. GENERAL COUNTY AUTHORITY RELATING TO ROADS AND BRIDGES · Art. E. COUNTY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section, "road supervisor" means a person authorized to supervise roads in a county or in a district or precinct of a county.
(b)A road supervisor may prohibit or restrict, if an alternative, more suitable road is available within the county at the time, the use of a road or a section of a road under the supervisor's control by any vehicle that will unduly damage the road when:
(1)because of wet weather or recent construction or repairs, the road cannot be safely used without probable serious damage to it; or
(2)a bridge or culvert on the road is unsafe.
(c)Before prohibiting or restricting the use of a road under this section, the road supervisor shall post notices that state the road and the expected duration of the prohibition or restriction, and identify the alternate route. The notices must be posted at locations that enable drivers to detour to avoid the restricted road.
(d)The road supervisor may not prohibit the use of a road under this section until a detour has been provided.
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Legislative history
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1019 (H.B. 2612), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1019 (H.B. 2612), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.