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Section 11: Prohibiting Fireworks in Rest Areas

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Introduction

Texas Transportation Code, Section 203.112, allows the Texas Transportation Commission to restrict or prohibit the use of fireworks in rest areas in unincorporated areas of Texas counties, if petitioned by the respective county Commissioners court. The county is responsible for the cost of designing, constructing, erecting and maintaining the signs giving notice of this prohibition.

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Process

The process for prohibiting the use of fireworks in rest areas in unincorporated areas of Texas counties is outlined in the table below:

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Step

Responsible Party

Action

1

County

A county Commissioner’s Court adopts a resolution petitioning the Texas Transportation Commission to prohibit or restrict fireworks in state highway rest areas in unincorporated areas of the county.

2

District office in coordination with TRF

Prepares a Minute Order to prohibit or restrict fireworks per the county resolution. The number of signs to be installed and their specific locations should be identified. TRF has a standard sign design that may be used.

3

TRF/Commission/Executive Director

Commission adopts Minute Order. Executive Director issues a memo directing the DE to proceed with executing an advance funding agreement.

4

District office

District negotiates an advanced funding and general terms agreement with the county. TxDOT will install the signs but the county is responsible for all costs including any future maintenance needs.

5

District office

District installs the signs after the advance funding has been received. District notifies TRF that the signs have been installed.



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