Sec. 281.003. DEDICATION. (a) For purposes of this chapter, a dedication must be:
(1) an explicit voluntary grant of the use of a private road for public purposes; and
(2) communicated in writing to the commissioners court of the county in which the real property is located.
(b) An oral dedication or intent to dedicate by overt act is not sufficient to establish a public interest in a private road under this chapter.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 281 - Acquisition of Public Interest in Private Road by Certain Counties
Section 281.001. Applicability of Chapter
Section 281.002. Acquisition of Public Interest in Private Road
Section 281.004. Adverse Possession
Section 281.005. Resolution of Commissioners Court