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(a) Except as specifically provided by this chapter, and subject to the requirements of this chapter and the approval of a permit application, if required, a network provider is authorized, as a permitted use, without need for a special use permit or similar zoning review and not subject to further land use approval, to do the following in the public right-of-way:
(1) construct, modify, maintain, operate, relocate, and remove a network node or node support pole;
(2) modify or replace a utility pole or node support pole; and
(3) collocate on a pole, subject to an agreement with the municipality that does not conflict with this chapter.
(b) A network provider taking an action authorized by Subsection (a) is subject to applicable codes, including applicable public right-of-way management ordinances.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 284.101. Right of Access to Public Right-of-Way - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-284-101/
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