Sec. 471.001. DUTY TO MAINTAIN CROSSINGS. (a) A railway company shall maintain the part of its roadbed and right-of-way that is crossed by a public street of a Type B general-law municipality in proper condition for use by travelers.
(b) A railway company that does not make needed repairs before the 31st day after the date the municipal marshal gives written notice to the section boss of the section where repairs are needed is liable to the municipality for a penalty of $25 for each week the railway company does not make needed repairs. The municipality may sue to recover the penalty.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Roadway Provisions
Chapter 471 - Railroad and Roadway Crossings
Section 471.001. Duty to Maintain Crossings
Section 471.002. Signs at Crossings
Section 471.004. Warning Sign Visibility at Railroad Grade Crossings
Section 471.005. Dismantling of Warning Signals at Railroad Grade Crossings; Offense
Section 471.009. Enhanced Pavement Marking Visibility at Certain Grade Crossings