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| Curran Events Hey Ya’ll Sure missed not getting to talk to you last week but I was on special assignment and just to let you know, Gov. Rick Perry is a fine fellar! I’ll be writing more in the future about my political connections. There are some good changes in the wind and I think TX-DOT really needs to tighten their belts. They need to be real careful whose signs they remove and the need to take issue with the laws governing sign removal. The laws covering the use of R.O.W. is "Gray" to say the least but the laws are not meant to be selective enforcement. If TX-DOT does not have the personnel to enforce the law then perhaps the intent of the law should be addressed and its enforcement taken into consideration. I know many employees of TX-DOT and I know them to be good and loyal individuals but when they are asked to enforce a law that is near impossible to enforce they will not do a good job. Without totally tipping my hand, how in good faith can TX-DOT issue a citation for a sign to be removed on a weekday when on weekends there are thousands of signs placed in the R.O.W. and blatant disregard of how difficult a task it is for one or even two people to do especially when these people must handle all of Montgomery County--It simply cannot be done. And to ask law-enforcement to get involved won’t work because they have their hands full just trying to keep the roads safe! A good question to ask. Is it fair that legitimate business owners, service, civic organizations and even individuals comply with the law when many others ignore it? No, it’s not! Do you think special interest groups may have something to do with this? Do you think our governmental bodies really study the ramifications of enacting a law? Should we take the attitude that "some people are just going to break the law until they get caught" or should we look into the real root of the matter? Too many laws are passed that cannot possibly be enforced with the manpower available. Now before anyone attacks me because they think I’m saying "Laws are to be broken", No, that’s not my intent here. I like many, enjoy seeing our roadways clean, the R.O.W. clear of vehicles for sale, land for sale signs, development signs, garage sale signs and a variety of other cluttering the miles of roads removed but have been on the "front lines" of this battle I know how frustrating it is to those who must try and enforce compliance. Going to TX-DOT’s main office in Austin will not work, they guard it like Fort Knox and to get to speak to someone is impossible without an appointment and try getting one of those! No the answer lies with our representatives. There are many good ideas out there to solve this problem but to get them in place requires MONEY. All of you know that the government is great at taxing us to get it but what happens to it after they get it is anybody’s guess and I’m not going to get into that now. I really would like some feed-back on this issue, because I know of some recent events that may cause TX-DOT to need to defend its decisions. Word of warning to anyone who may have reason to confront TX-DOT on this issue, let them take their action first, then get some legal advice yourself. They are backed by the State Attorney General, but don’t let them scare you, the item in the Vernon Civil Statute that TX-DOT is trying to enforce may be challengeable in a Court of Law. Mr. Aldredge who happens to be the Maintenance Supervisor at the local TX-DOT office can be of help to you and ask him to explain to you why they can’t remove all of the signs. His hands are tied by an obscure law and he’s facing a difficult, if not impossible task! From Montgomery’s Sagebrush Philosopher until next time. Good Cow Call’n. Good Frog Gigg’n and Go Ags. Adios |
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