Sec. 251.004. APPLICATION TO CERTAIN CONTRACTORS AND STATE EMPLOYEES. (a) This chapter does not apply to a contractor working in the public right-of-way under a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation.
(b) Excavation by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation on a segment of the state highway system is not subject to this chapter if the excavation is more than 10 feet from the right-of-way line.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.17(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 17.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Provisions Affecting the Operation of Utility Facilities
Chapter 251 - Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 251.004. Application to Certain Contractors and State Employees
Section 251.005. Conversion of Facility or Operator
Section 251.006. Compliance by Permit Holders
Section 251.007. Facility on County or Municipal Road