Texas Transportation Code - Section 316.001. Definitions
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§ 316.001. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Municipal street" means the entire width of a way
held by a municipality in fee or by easement or dedication that has
a part open for public use for vehicular travel. The term does not
include a designated state or federal highway or road or a
designated county road.
(2) "Roadway" means the portion of a municipal street
that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular
travel. The term does not include a curb, berm, or shoulder.
(3) "Sidewalk" means the portion of a municipal street
between the curb lines or lateral lines of a roadway and the
adjacent property lines that is improved and designed for or is
ordinarily used for pedestrian travel.
(4) "Sidewalk cafe" means an outdoor dining area that
is located on a sidewalk and that contains removable tables,
chairs, planters, or related appurtenances.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Section: 315.075 315.091 315.092 315.093 315.094 315.095 315.096 316.001 316.002 316.003 316.004 316.005 316.006 316.007 316.008
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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