Tex.
Transp. Code Section 545.411
Use of Rest Area: Offense
(a)
A person commits an offense if the person remains at a rest area for longer than 24 hours or erects a tent, shelter, booth, or structure at the rest area and the person:(1)
has notice while conducting the activity that the activity is prohibited; or(2)
receives notice that the activity is prohibited but does not depart or remove the structure within eight hours after receiving notice.(b)
For purposes of this section, a person:(1)
has notice if a sign stating the prohibited activity and penalty is posted on the premises; or(2)
receives notice if a peace officer orally communicates to the person the prohibited activity and penalty for the offense.(c)
It is an exception to Subsection (a) if a nonprofit organization erects a temporary structure at a rest area to provide food services, food, or beverages to travelers and the Texas Department of Transportation:(1)
finds that the services would constitute a public service for the benefit of the traveling public; and(2)
issues a permit to the organization.(d)
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 Texas Department of Transportation.
Source:
Section 545.411 — Use of Rest Area: Offense, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.545.htm#545.411 (accessed May 26, 2025).
