Sec. 471.002. SIGNS AT CROSSINGS. (a) A railway company shall place at each place where its railroad crosses a first or second class public road a sign with large and distinct letters giving notice that the railroad is near and warning persons to watch for railroad cars. The sign must be high enough above the road to permit the free passage of vehicles.
(b) A railway company that does not erect a sign required by Subsection (a) is liable for a resulting injury to a person or resulting damage to property.
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