Sec. 251.155. RESTRICTED TRAFFIC ZONES. (a) The commissioners court of a county may adopt regulations establishing a system of traffic control devices in restricted traffic zones on:
(1) property described by Section 251.151(a); and
(2) property abutting a public road that is the subject of an order under Section 251.151(b) if the property is owned by the district that is subject to the order or is a public right-of-way.
(b) A system of traffic control devices adopted under this section must conform to the manual and specifications of the Texas Department of Transportation.
(c) The commissioners court by order entered on its minutes may install and maintain on property to which this section applies any traffic signal light, stop sign, or no-parking sign that the court considers necessary for public safety.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1211 (S.B. 1411), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.
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