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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
All districts or water supply corporations are given rights-of-way within, along, under, and across all public, state, county, city, town, or village roads, highways, and rights-of-way and other public rights-of-way without the requirement for surety bond or security; provided, however, that the entity having jurisdiction over such roads, highways, and rights-of-way may require indemnification. A district or water supply corporation shall not proceed with any action to change, alter, or damage a portion of the state highway system without having first obtained the written consent of the Texas Department of Transportation, and the placement of any facility of a district or water supply corporation within state highway right-of-way shall be subject to department regulation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Water Code - WATER § 49.220. Right to Use Existing Rights-of-Way - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/water-code/water-sect-49-220/
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