The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has withdrawn its June 2014 proposed rule change that would have allowed billboards along federal highways to be taller. After receiving public comments from more than 900 Texans and 15 organizations in opposition to taller billboards, the agency advised today it is removing the item from consideration on the August 28 Texas Transportation Commission agenda.
Read the full press release: Scenic Texas Press Release- 8-26-14.
“Final Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 21 Concerning Outdoor Advertising” issued August 25th