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The Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act, passed by the 72nd Texas
Legislature in 1991, is designed to protect the safety of the motoring public
from the potential dangers of open quarries and pits. During the 78th
legislative session the responsibility for this Act was transferred from the
Railroad Commission to the Texas Department of Transportation. Under the Act,
owners and operators of active, inactive and abandoned aggregate quarries and
pits must:
- Notify the Department of Transportation of all quarries or pits located
on their property. The notification should include:
- Name, address and phone number of property owner or operator.
- Address or location of property containing quarry or pit.
- Apply for and obtain a safety certificate (if required).
- If required, erect an approved safety barrier or slope or backfill the
quarry/pit to eliminate the vehicle hazard.
Quarry or pit owners who fail to comply with the Act may be fined as much as
$10,000 for each violation. View the
Quarry and Pit Safety Act, Rules,
Regulations and Forms. For more information, please call
us at (512) 416-3048. |
