The Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act is designed to protect the safety of the motoring public from the potential dangers of open quarries and pits.

Owner/Operator Requirements

Under the act, owners and operators of active, inactive and abandoned aggregate quarries and pits must:

Notify the Department of Transportation of all quarries or pits located on their property. The notification should include:
- Name, address and phone number of property owner or operator.
- Address or location of property containing quarry or pit.
Apply for and obtain a safety certificate (if required).
If required, erect an approved safety barrier or slope or backfill the quarry/pit to eliminate the vehicle hazard.

Violations

Quarry or pit owners who fail to comply with the Act may be fined as much as $10,000 for each violation.

More Information

For more information, please call us at (512) 416-3048.

Quarry and Pit Safety Forms

The quarry and safety pit forms are available for download. Mail completed forms to this address:

Texas Department of Transportation
Maintenance Division
125 E 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701-2483