Overview

Encroachments on the right of way can be dangerous to the health and safety of the public, displaced individuals, traveling public and those working in the right of way. The Texas Transportation Code sections 472.012, 472.013, and 472.014 allows the Department to remove personal property without the consent of the owner or the carrier of the property. In addition, under this subchapter the Department can recuperate the costs of removal and disposition.