Sec. 56.120. RAILROAD CULVERTS. (a) At the expense of the district, the board may construct necessary bridges and culverts across or under a track or right-of-way of a railroad to enable the district to construct and maintain a necessary canal, drain, or ditch.
(b) Before the board constructs a bridge or culvert, the board shall give notice to the railroad authorities authorized to build or construct bridges and culverts and shall allow the railroad 30 days to build the bridge or culvert at its own expense and according to its own plans.
(c) Bridges or culverts shall be constructed so they will not interfere with the free and unobstructed flow of water passing through the canals and drains and shall be placed at points designated by the engineer.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 508, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 56 - Drainage Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 56.111. Control and Repair of District Improvements
Section 56.115. Duties of the Engineer
Section 56.116. Maps and Estimates
Section 56.120. Railroad Culverts
Section 56.122. Constructing Bridges and Culverts in Certain Counties
Section 56.123. Change in Plans Without Additional Expenditures
Section 56.124. Change in Plans With Additional Expenditures
Section 56.125. Additional Improvements
Section 56.126. Changes, Additions, and Improvements
Section 56.128. Injuring Drainage Canal or Ditch
Section 56.135. Interest in Drainage Contract
Section 56.140. Public and Private Improvements
Section 56.141. Outside Drains
Section 56.142. Enlargement of Canals, Drains, and Other Outlets
Section 56.143. Contract for Improvements With the United States