Section 2: Purpose
Anchor: #YPBARDNQPurpose of Chapter
The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the policies and procedures that apply when TxDOT needs ROW for a highway improvement project and the needed ROW is owned in fee or easement by a railroad company. This chapter applies to those instances where abandoned railroad property is to be acquired, property subject to an operating railroad is to be acquired, an agreement is needed for the joint use of railroad lands, or an adjustment of railroad facilities is required.