The Harris County Regulations for the approval and acceptance of Infrastructure was adopted April 30, 2002 and became effective May 15, 2002. Regulations were recently amended September 1, 2009.

These Regulations apply in all unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas and those areas where Harris County maintains the rights-of-way.

At present, the Regulations of Harris County, Texas for The Approval and Acceptance of Infrastructure is available with the following content.

• Section 1 Preliminary Provisions
• Section 2 Use Of Terms
• Section 3 General Provisions
• Section 4 Administrative Procedures For Review Of Plats
• Section 5 Administrative Procedures For The Review Of Construction Drawings
• Section 6 Drainage Requirements
• Section 7 Paving
• Section 8 Structures
• Section 9 Testing Requirements
• Section 10- Inspections
• Section 11- Acceptance Of Improvements Within Subdivisions
• Section 12- Traffic
• Section 13- Landscape And Monumentation
• Section 14- Variances
• Section 15- Severability The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the construction of infrastructure within the County's rights-of-way perform their intended function with limited maintenance and repair.

Mission

The mission of the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department Architecture and Engineering Division is to execute the planning, study, design and construction of various buildings, roads, bridges, traffic signals, drainage improvements, parks, and other architectural and maintenance projects in accordance with certain design standards and contract documents.

Our website exists to assist you in planning and permitting your project. It is our hope that you find the information helpful and informative.