No notification prior to removal is necessary. If TxDOT removes the sign and the name and address of the owner is

reasonably ascertainable

, the department will notify the owner of the sign's removal within three working days of the date of removal and provide the owner information regarding retrieval of the sign via Form 2053 “Notice of Removal of Unauthorized Sign”.

Reasonably ascertainable

means that either the name and mailing address of the owner are displayed on the sign, or a name is displayed on the sign from which the department can identify the name and address of the owner.

If immediate removal is not necessary and the name and address of the owner is reasonably ascertained, the department will notify the owner that the sign must be removed within 14 calendar days. A 14-day notice can be given using Form 2054 “Notice of Unauthorized Sign Placement, 14 Day Notice”. If the owner does not remove the sign within 14 calendar days or if the owner is not reasonably ascertainable, the department may remove the sign without further notice.