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
County Roads
State Law, Good Sense Drive Road, Bridge Decisions
State law dictates much of the commissioners court’s road and bridge responsibilities. Obviously, construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges are a major responsibility, but a host of other duties fall to a commissioners court. Duties are outlined in Chapter 81 of the Local Government Code and Chapters 250-281 of the Transportation Code. While these … [Read more...] about State Law, Good Sense Drive Road, Bridge Decisions