Removal of Mailboxes
Any mailbox and/or support that violates the intent of this
policy must be removed by the postal patron upon written department
notification (certified letter). A standardized form letter (Form
)
may be used for notification. If not removed within an acceptable
period of time the department will remove the mailbox.
TxDOT reserves the right to remove any illegal mailbox
installation on TxDOT right of way and charge for any costs to remove
the mailbox, including for patrons that do not own property adjacent
to the state highway system. Any crashworthy mailboxes installed prior
to July 28, 2022 for off-system patrons may remain if they do not
create a safety hazard.
Notification of damaged mailboxes should be made
as soon as possible to ensure mailbox parts do not become disassembled
during a crash causing improper crash impact response. Contact the
Maintenance Division for a sample letter that may be sent to a homeowner if
necessary.