News Article | July 20, 2022
Road & Bridge
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"No, a unanimous vote is not required to open or discontinue a road pursuant to Transportation Code 251.051. However, a unanimous vote of the commissioners court is required to close, abandon, or vacate a public road, or alter a public road, except to shorten it from end to end. For more information, see our publication, Common Road and Bridge Questions" |
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Is a unanimous vote of the commissioners court required to open a new road?
No, a unanimous vote is not required to open or discontinue a road pursuant to Transportation Code §251.051. However, a unanimous vote of the commissioners court is required to close, abandon, or vacate a public road, or alter a public road, except to shorten it from end to end. For more information, see our publication, Common Road and Bridge Questions.