Public Hearing - Right of Way Division
Amendments to Chapter 11 - Access connections to state highways rules
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. CT - In-person only
| Location | Texas Department of Transportation 125 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 |
| Purpose: | To receive public comment on amendments to Chapter 11 concerning Access Connections to State Highways rules. |
| Description | This rulemaking provides the authority for district engineers to approve a driveway permit in an area where the Texas Department of Transportation (department) owns the access rights but only if the driveway can be safely installed and maintained. The grant of this authority provides an alternative to the current process under which a property owner must purchase access rights from the department in such a circumstance. |
| Accessibility | TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The public hearing will be conducted in English. Persons who have special communication or accommodation needs and who plan to participate in the hearing are encouraged to contact the Right of Way Division, at 512-416-2912. Requests should be made at least three working days prior to the public hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs. |
| Additional information | Learn more about the proposed rule changes concerning driveway permits by visiting the Texas Secretary of State page and clicking on "Proposed Rules" on the left side of the page. When the opens, scroll down to Page 9194 to read the proposed changes. |
| How to make a comment | Comments must be received or postmarked no later than Monday, Dec. 16, to be included in the official public hearing record. Those desiring to make comments or presentations may register starting at 8:30 a.m. Speakers will be taken in the order registered. You may make comments in one of the following ways: In-person: During the in person public hearing. Mail: Rule Comments, General Counsel Division Email: RuleComments@txdot.gov with the subject line "Access Permits." |