Small Window Remains to Launch Mapping Process Texas counties have a limited window of opportunity to legally clarify the public interest in long-maintained roads. The 81st Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2462 extending the expiration of the original road map legislation to Sept. 1, 2011. House Bill 1117 passed by the 78th Texas Legislature went into effect … [Read more...] about County Road Clarification
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County Road Maps Lawmakers Offer Deadline Extension
Texas counties may still have a window of opportunity to legally clarify the public interest in long-maintained roads, a measure that could save counties hundreds of thousands of dollars in litigation costs. House Bill 1117 passed by the 78th Texas Legislature went into effect Sept. 1, 2003, and will expire Sept. 1, 2009. The 81st Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2462 … [Read more...] about County Road Maps Lawmakers Offer Deadline Extension
The Test of Time Counties Offered Limited Opportunity to Adopt Official County Road Maps
Texas counties still have a window of opportunity to legally clarify the public interest in long-maintained roads, a measure that could save counties hundreds of thousands of dollars in litigation costs. House Bill 1117, passed by the 78th Texas Legislature, went into effect Sept. 1, 2003, and expires Sept. 1, 2009. Implementation of the bill, a discretionary measure found … [Read more...] about The Test of Time Counties Offered Limited Opportunity to Adopt Official County Road Maps
The Test of Time Counties Offered Limited Opportunity to Adopt Official County Road Maps
Texas counties still have a window of opportunity to legally clarify the public interest in long-maintained roads, a measure that could save counties hundreds of thousands of dollars in litigation costs. House Bill 1117, passed by the 78th Texas Legislature, went into effect Sept. 1, 2003, and expires Sept. 1, 2009. Implementation of the bill, a discretionary measure found in … [Read more...] about The Test of Time Counties Offered Limited Opportunity to Adopt Official County Road Maps
Compost Helps Reduce Roadway Erosion, Cracking
Across Texas, a problem is becoming a solution. Compost has found a place in highway construction. The Texas Department of Transportation has successfully used compost for several years to control erosion. By doing so, TxDOT has provided a market for municipalities and others to help keep their landfills free of an abundance of waste. In fact, TxDOT has become the … [Read more...] about Compost Helps Reduce Roadway Erosion, Cracking