Utility/Rights of Way Management

The Woodlands Township

State and county governments have specific but limited authorities for management of the public road rights of way in The Woodlands including utilities in the right of way.

City of The Woodlands

The city would assume authority for the management of the public road rights of way within The Woodlands boundaries and could collect fees from certain types of utilities. The city could pass a right of way management ordinance, which would provide more authority in managing construction and utility installation within the right of way.