Texas SB2589 amends procedures for closing, abandoning, or vacating county roads, affecting property owners and municipalities.

Texas SB2589 amends the Transportation Code to change procedures for closing, abandoning, or vacating county roads. Title to a closed, abandoned, or vacated road vests in the abutting property owner, with specific requirements for the conveyance order. The bill allows commissioners courts to bypass these procedures if conveying the road would create a public nuisance or safety hazard, permitting instead annexation by the municipality or repurposing the road for non-motorized traffic. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2589 amends procedures for closing, abandoning, or vacating county roads, affecting property owners and municipalities.

Texas SB2589 amends the Transportation Code to change procedures for closing, abandoning, or vacating county roads. Title to a closed, abandoned, or vacated road vests in the abutting property owner, with specific requirements for the conveyance order. The bill allows commissioners courts to bypass these procedures if conveying the road would create a public nuisance or safety hazard, permitting instead annexation by the municipality or repurposing the road for non-motorized traffic. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.