Texas HB4207 prohibits railway companies from obstructing crossings for 30 minutes or more and imposes a civil penalty.

Texas HB4207 amends the Transportation Code to prohibit a railway company from obstructing a street, railroad crossing, or public highway for 30 minutes or more. A railway company violating this provision is liable for a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each hour of the violation. The county where the violation occurs must issue a written notice to the railway company. The district or county attorney can bring an action to collect the penalty, which must be deposited in the state treasury.

Texas HB4207 prohibits railway companies from obstructing crossings for 30 minutes or more and imposes a civil penalty.

Texas HB4207 amends the Transportation Code to prohibit a railway company from obstructing a street, railroad crossing, or public highway for 30 minutes or more. A railway company violating this provision is liable for a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each hour of the violation. The county where the violation occurs must issue a written notice to the railway company. The district or county attorney can bring an action to collect the penalty, which must be deposited in the state treasury.