This subchapter governs matters concerning accommodation, location, and methods for the installation, adjustment, relocation, and maintenance of utilities on state highway rights of way, but do not alter current authority for their installation nor determination of financial responsibilities for placement or adjustment. Any law, code, regulation, rule, or order that prescribes a higher degree of protection for highway facilities or the traveling public shall supersede this subchapter. District supplemental accommodation requirements shall be detailed where more than the minimums of this subchapter are required. If a utility contests such supplemental requirements, they may appeal to the district engineer. The district engineer's decision may be appealed to the Maintenance Division or Right of Way Division, as appropriate.

Source Note:The provisions of this §21.34 adopted to be effective March 17, 2005, 30 TexReg 1455.