Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Transportation Code § 472.014: DEPARTMENT NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.

Where this section sits in the code

TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 6. ROADWAYS
SUBTITLE Z. MISCELLANEOUS ROADWAY PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 472. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY TO REMOVE PROPERTY FROM STATE HIGHWAYS

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department and its officers and employees are not liable for:

(1) any damage to personal property resulting from its removal or disposal by the department unless the removal or disposal is carried out recklessly or in a grossly negligent manner; or

(2) any damage resulting from the failure to exercise authority granted under this subchapter.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.43(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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