tx-July102026-131: 43 TAC §25.3 (Repeal) — Traffic Operations
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The Texas Department of Transportation (department) proposes the repeal of §25.3, concerning the installation of pay telephones. EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Section 25.3, Installation of Pay Telephones, was adopted in 1976 and has not been amended. With the widespread use of cell phones, pay telephone usage has all but disappeared. All pay phones that were installed under this section have been removed. The department and the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office have agreed that this section should be repealed because it is no longer necessary. FISCAL NOTE Stephen Stewart, Chief Financial Officer, has determined, in accordance with Government Code, §2001.024(a)(4), that for each of the first five years in which the proposed rules are in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of the department's or the Texas Transportation Commission's enforcing or administering the proposed rules. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT IMPACT STATEMENT James Stevenson, Maintenance Division Director, has determined that there will be no significant impact on local economies or overall employment as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed rules and...
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