(a) A person who lives within an enclosure described by Section 286.064(5), or 10 residents of the county, may file a sworn application with the commissioners court for an order to establish a public road for access to a bank or shore of public water in the county.
(b) The application must:
(1) state the facts that show the necessity for the highway;
(2) designate the line or route sought to be opened; and
(3) designate the name and residence of each person or owner of real property to be affected by the proposed road.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 286.065

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011