Sec. 251.160. LIABILITY OF OWNER OR OPERATOR FOR ROAD DAMAGE. (a) A person who operates or moves a vehicle or other object on a public road or bridge and the owner of the vehicle or other object are jointly and severally liable for damage sustained by the road or bridge as a result of the negligent operation or moving of the vehicle or other object or as a result of the operation or movement of the vehicle at a time prohibited by the officials with authority over the road.
(b) The county judge by appropriate legal action may recover damages for which liability is provided by this section. The county attorney shall represent the county in an action under this subsection. Damages collected under this subsection are for the use of the county to benefit the damaged road or bridge.
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