Texas Administrative Code
Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 21 - RIGHT OF WAY
Subchapter I - REGULATION OF SIGNS ALONG INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY HIGHWAYS
Division 1 - SIGNS
Section 21.159 - Decision on Application

Universal Citation: 43 TX Admin Code § 21.159

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) The department will make a decision on a permit application not later than the 90th day after the date of receipt of the application. If the decision cannot be made within the 90-day period, the department will notify the applicant of the delay, provide the reason for the delay, and provide an estimate for when the decision will be made.

(b) If an application filed under § 21.154 of this subchapter (relating to Permit Application) is approved, the department will notify the applicant of the permit approval and the applicant must construct the sign at the approved location before the first anniversary of the date the notice of permit approval is sent.

(c) If a permit application filed under § 21.157 of this subchapter (relating to Permit Application for Certain Preexisting Commercial Signs) is approved, the department will issue a permit for the sign using the inspection performed under § 21.158(d) of this subchapter (relating to Permit Application Review) to establish the sign's permitted configuration and permitted location.

(d) If an application is not approved, the department will send the applicant a notice that states the reason for the denial.

(e) The department's issuance of a permit for a new location does not exempt the permit holder from the application of applicable local regulations, including codes, ordinances, or other law.

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