Texas Transportation Code

§ 545.411 — USE OF REST AREA: OFFENSE

TN § 545.411Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part C. RULES OF THE ROAD · Ch. 545. OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES · Art. I. MISCELLANEOUS RULES

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person remains at a rest area for longer than 24 hours or erects a tent, shelter, booth, or structure at the rest area and the person:

(1)has notice while conducting the activity that the activity is prohibited; or

(2)receives notice that the activity is prohibited but does not depart or remove the structure within eight hours after receiving notice.

(b)For purposes of this section, a person:

(1)has notice if a sign stating the prohibited activity and penalty is posted on the premises; or

(2)receives notice if a peace officer orally communicates to the person the prohibited activity and penalty for the offense.

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Legislative history

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.