Tex. Transp. Code Section 203.112
Prohibition or Restriction of Fireworks at Rest Area

(a)

In this section, “rest area” means public real property designated as a rest area, comfort station, picnic area, roadside park, or scenic overlook by the department.

(b)

The commission by order shall prohibit or restrict the use of fireworks at a state highway rest area in the unincorporated area of a county if:

(1)

the commissioners court of the county petitions the commission to adopt the order; and

(2)

the county pays the department for the costs of designing, constructing, and erecting signs at the rest area giving notice of the order.

(c)

After an order is adopted under Subsection (b), the department shall erect signs at the rest area giving notice of the order. If a sign is damaged or destroyed, the department shall replace the sign if the county:

(1)

submits to the department a written request for replacement; and

(2)

pays the department for the costs of constructing and replacing the sign.

(d)

A person who knowingly or intentionally violates a prohibition or restriction established by an order adopted under this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 139 (S.B. 570), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Section 203.112 — Prohibition or Restriction of Fireworks at Rest Area, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­203.­htm#203.­112 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

203.001
Definitions 203.002
Modern State Highway System 203.003
Jurisdiction 203.021
Public Hearings 203.022
Rules Governing Notice and Comment 203.023
Substantial Change in Layout or Function 203.031
Control of Access 203.032
Precedence of Commission Order 203.033
Injunction Against Denial of Access 203.034
Right to Access 203.051
Acquisition of Property Authorized 203.052
Commission Determination Required 203.053
Location of Property Acquired 203.054
Attorney General Shall Bring Suit 203.055
Acquisition of Rights in Public Real Property 203.056
Consent to Use of State Property 203.057
Cooperation of State Agency 203.058
Compensation for State Agency 203.059
Purchase of Lease Rights 203.060
Payment Procedure 203.061
Payment Procedure if Owner Fails to Deliver Executed Deed 203.062
Payment for Real Property Acquired by Eminent Domain 203.063
Payment Procedures in Addition to Other Procedures Authorized by Law 203.064
Acquisition of Freeway by Gift or Devise 203.065
Acquisition of Freeway by County Commissioners Court 203.066
Declaration of Taking for Toll Project 203.067
Possession of Property for Toll Project 203.068
Right of Entry for Toll Project 203.069
Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, or Limitations 203.091
Definition 203.092
Reimbursement for Relocation of Utility Facilities 203.093
Reimbursement from State Highway Fund 203.094
Timely Relocation 203.095
Rules 203.111
Lease for Parking Purposes 203.112
Prohibition or Restriction of Fireworks at Rest Area 203.0521
Acquisition of Remainder 203.0921
Department Relocation of Utility Facilities for Essential Highway Improvement 203.0935
Timely Agreement 203.0941
Utility Relocation Eligible for Financial Assistance from Water Development Board
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 203.112’s source at texas​.gov