Sec. 72.003. BOUNDARY MARKERS. (a) The initial corners of the survey shall be designated by boundary markers.
(b) Only a post, a stone monument, or a mound may be used as a boundary marker.
(c) A post used as a boundary marker must be of hewn cedar, cypress, or bois d'arc. The post must be at least eight inches in diameter and at least five feet in length and must be set in the ground to a depth of at least three feet.
(d) A mound used as a boundary marker must be composed of stone if the use of stone is practicable. If the use of stone is not practicable, a mound may be composed of earth. A mound must be at least two feet in height.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Organization of County Government
Subtitle A - Organization of Counties
Chapter 72 - County Boundaries
Section 72.001. Boundary Survey; Appointment of Surveyor
Section 72.002. Notice to Adjacent County; Appointment of Additional Surveyor
Section 72.003. Boundary Markers
Section 72.004. Duties of Surveyor; Field Notes
Section 72.005. Oath and Bond of Surveyor
Section 72.006. Payment of Expenses
Section 72.007. Effect of Failure of Appointed Surveyor to Appear
Section 72.008. Effect of Failure to Agree on Boundary