Texas § TN.201.978 - ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
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§ TN.201.978. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY. (a) The department may acquire by purchase property or an interest in property necessary or convenient for one or more of the purposes for which obligations may be issued under Section 201.973 (d). (b) Property acquired under Subsection (a) may be used for any transportation purpose. (c) Notwithstanding Chapter 202 , the department may sell or lease property acquired under Subsection (a) that is no longer needed for a transportation purpose. Revenue from a sale or lease shall be deposited in the fund. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1070 (H.B. 1546 ), Sec. 1, eff. November 8, 2005. Sec. 201.979. "WELCOME TO TEXAS" SIGNS. (a) The department shall erect a "Welcome to Texas" sign to designate the state boundary on an interstate, United States, or state highway entering the state. (b) A "Welcome to Texas" sign erected by the department must include the following elements: (1) a depiction of the state flag; and (2) the phrase "Drive Friendly - The Texas Way." (c) A "Welcome to Texas" sign may also include the phrase "Welcome to Texas - Proud Home of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush." (d) Notwithstanding Subsection (c) above, if the president of the United States is a resident of Texas, a "Welcome to Texas" sign erected by the department shall include the phrase "Welcome to Texas - Proud Home of President [insert name of the president of the United States]." Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1041 (H.B. 4465 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2010.
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