Section 22: WELCOME TO TEXAS Signs
Introduction
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) installs WELCOME
TO TEXAS (I-2T) signs on each interstate, U.S., state, and some
F.M. highways entering the state. Materials for these signs may
be obtained from the Support Services Division’s Regional Distribution
Centers.
Standards
Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 201,
requires the following elements on the WELCOME TO TEXAS (I-2T) sign:
- a depiction of the state flag
- the phrase “Drive Friendly — the Texas Way”
Figure 7-16 shows the WELCOME TO TEXAS (I-2T) sign. The sign background is reflective interstate green. The legend and border are reflective white. The flag is red, white, and blue, as per the state flag. See (SHSD) for details.
Figure 7-16. WELCOME TO TEXAS (I-2T) sign for interstate highways
Sign Size.
The size of the sign and the accompanying plaque depends on the type of highway on which it is used, as shown in the following tableHighway Type | Parent Sign | Plaque |
|---|---|---|
Interstate | 18 × 11 | 18 × 1.5 |
U.S. and State Routes | 12 × 8 | 12 × 1 |
FM Routes | 6 × 4 | 6 × 0.5 |
On FM routes, if a WELCOME TO TEXAS (I-2T) sign is not installed, a TEXAS STATE LINE (I-2) sign will be installed.
Placement
WELCOME TO TEXAS (I-2T) signs should be installed as close to the state line as practical.
Interstate Routes.
On interstate routes, districts should make sure the welcome sign does not conflict with existing signing and submit schematics showing the proposed location to the TxDOT Traffic Operations Division (TRF) for review.U.S., State, and FM Highways.
On U.S., state, and FM highways, the welcome sign should be located within 500 feet of the border.