Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 252.006. Powers and Duties of Ex Officio Road Commissioners

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Under the direction of the commissioners court, an ex officio road commissioner is responsible for the vehicles, tools, and machinery belonging to the county and placed in the commissioner's control by the court.

(b) Under rules adopted by the commissioners court, an ex officio road commissioner shall direct the:

(1) laying out of new roads;

(2) construction or changing of roads; and

(3) building of bridges.

(c) Subject to authorization by the commissioners court, an ex officio road commissioner may employ persons for positions in the commissioner's precinct to be paid from the county road and bridge fund.

(d) An ex officio road commissioner may discharge any county employee working in the commissioner's precinct who is paid from the county road and bridge fund.

(e) An ex officio road commissioner has the duties of a supervisor of public roads as provided by Section 251.004.

(f) An ex officio road commissioner shall:

(1) determine the condition of the public roads in the commissioner's precinct;

(2) determine the character of work to be done on the roads; and

(3) direct the manner of grading, draining, or otherwise improving the roads.

(g) A road overseer shall follow a direction given under Subsection (f)(3).

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 252.006. Powers and Duties of Ex Officio Road Commissioners - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-252-006/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard