Chapter 2: Disposition of Surplus Real Property Facility Sites
Anchor: #i999589Section 1: Introduction
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The disposition of sites with any improvements, including area office, maintenance office, and former district offices, is governed by Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated Transportation Code, Chapter 202, Subchapter B. Policy of the Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) is set out in several minute orders. Only the Commission has the authority to determine that property is no longer needed for a state highway purpose.
The Maintenance Division (MNT) is responsible for managing all of the Department’s sites. The District will contact MNT to receive written concurrence to proceed with any disposition.
The District will determine whether the state holds title to the property, what kind of title or interest is owned (fee simple or easement), and whether any of the documents conveying that interest to the state contains a reversionary clause.
Improvements located on sites are generally sold with the land. If improvements are to be sold separately, the District should contact the General Services Division about the current procedure.