A utility in the position of relocating off its existing easement should evaluate the following options and considerations:

Acquisition of a New Easement:
time to acquire the easement including negotiations and necessary legal proceedings
number of parcels to be acquired
benefit of exclusive rights
future adjustment costs
design considerations
Joint Occupancy of State Right of Way
right to occupy at no charge
available area to locate
non-exclusive use
future adjustment costs
no acquisition efforts or scheduling constraints
design considerations.

The utility should determine its new location based upon each individual adjustment in its own best interests and in a cooperative effort with TxDOT.