Texas Transportation Code

§ 545.362 — TEMPORARY SPEED LIMITS

TN § 545.362Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part C. RULES OF THE ROAD · Ch. 545. OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES · Art. H. SPEED RESTRICTIONS

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(a)Subject to Subsection (c), the Texas Transportation Commission may enter an order establishing prima facie speed limits of not more than 75 miles per hour applicable to all highways, including a turnpike under the authority of the Texas Turnpike Authority or a highway under the control of a municipality or county. An order entered under this section does not have the effect of increasing a speed limit on any highway.

(b)The limits established under this section:

(1)are prima facie prudent and reasonable speed limits enforceable in the same manner as prima facie limits established under other provisions of this subchapter; and

(2)supersede any other established speed limit that would permit a person to operate a motor vehicle at a higher rate of speed.

(c)An order may be issued under Subsection (a) only if the commission finds and states in the order that:

(1)a severe shortage of motor fuel or other petroleum product exists, the shortage was caused by war, national emergency, or other circumstances, and a reduction of speed limits will foster conservation and safety; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 265 (H.B. 1353), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2011.