Section 21.150 - Continuance of Nonconforming Commercial Signs(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, the department will renew a permit for a nonconforming sign only if the sign structure was lawfully erected and has been maintained in accordance with the permit being renewed.(b) A sign that was legally erected before March 3, 1986 in a railroad, utility, or road right of way that is not owned by the state or a political subdivision may be maintained as a nonconforming sign if all other requirements of this subchapter are met.(c) A nonconforming sign may not be:(1) removed and re-erected for any reason, other than a request by a condemning authority; or(2) substantially changed, as described by § 21.191 of this subchapter (relating to Repair and Maintenance of Commercial Signs).43 Tex. Admin. Code § 21.150
The provisions of this §21.150 adopted to be effective July 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 2418; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 10, March 9, 2018, TexReg 1456, eff. 3/14/2018