Sec. 251.154. MAXIMUM REASONABLE AND PRUDENT SPEEDS ON COUNTY ROADS. (a) The commissioners court of a county, by order entered on the minutes of the court, may determine and set a maximum reasonable and prudent speed for a vehicle travelling on any segment of a county road, including a road or highway intersection, railroad grade crossing, curve, or hill.
(b) In determining the maximum reasonable and prudent speed, the commissioners court shall consider all circumstances on the affected segment of the road, including the width and condition of the road surface and the usual traffic on the road.
(c) The maximum reasonable and prudent speed set by the commissioners court under this section may be lower than the maximum speed set by law for a vehicle travelling on a public highway.
(d) A speed limit set by the commissioners court under this section is effective when appropriate signs giving notice of the speed limit are installed on the affected segment of the county road.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - County Roads and Bridges
Chapter 251 - General County Authority Relating to Roads and Bridges
Subchapter E. County Traffic Regulations
Section 251.151. Authority of Commissioners Court to Regulate Certain Roads
Section 251.152. Public Hearing Required
Section 251.153. Load Limits on County Roads and Bridges
Section 251.154. Maximum Reasonable and Prudent Speeds on County Roads
Section 251.155. Restricted Traffic Zones
Section 251.156. Parking Restrictions
Section 251.157. Prohibiting or Restricting Use of Road
Section 251.1575. Prohibiting Use of Road for Certain Vehicles
Section 251.158. Temporary Use of County Road for Festival or Civic Event
Section 251.159. Delegation of Commissioners' Authority
Section 251.160. Liability of Owner or Operator for Road Damage