Texas Administrative Code
Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 21 - RIGHT OF WAY
Subchapter C - UTILITY ACCOMMODATION
Section 21.54 - Use and Occupancy Agreement Forms
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Use and occupancy agreement forms, other than joint use agreements, are to be used:
(b) These forms shall include such terms, conditions, and utility location plans, as may be prescribed by the director of the Maintenance Division to convey necessary information in order to protect and preserve the state highway system and the safety, health, and welfare of its use by the traveling public. Utility location plans shall be in accordance with the requirements contained in this subchapter concerning utility accommodation.
(c) In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this section, the district engineer may prescribe special district requirements which will be justified based on the specific soil, terrain, weather, vegetation, trees, traffic characteristics, type of utility line, or other factors unique to the area.
(d) The district engineer is authorized to approve all use and occupancy agreement forms, other than joint use agreements, except those on utility bridges, attachments to highway structures, or those which include exceptions as cited in § 21.35 of this subchapter.