Texas Transportation Code

§ 131.013 — RIGHT-OF-WAY

TN § 131.013Title 5. RAILROADS · Part D. MISCELLANEOUS RAILROADS · Ch. 131. MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAYS · Art. B. ELECTRIC RAILWAYS

(a)A corporation described by Section 131.012 may:

(1)lay out right-of-way not to exceed 200 feet in width for its railways;

(2)construct its railways and appurtenances on that right-of-way; and

(3)with compensation being made in accordance with law:

(A)take for the purpose of cuttings and embankments additional land necessary for the proper construction and security of its railways; and

(B)cut down any tree or remove any structure that may be in danger of falling on or obstructing its railway.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 2.03, eff. April 1, 2011.