All traffic entering the following intersections shall come to a complete stop before proceeding:
Four-Way Stop Intersection
Ordinance No.
Date Adopted
North Second Street and West Archer Street
O-09-03
8/12/2003
North Third Street and West College Street
O-09-03
8/12/2003
North Third Street and West Thompson Street
O-09-03
8/12/2003
North Fifth Street and West Thompson Street
O-09-03
8/12/2003
North Ninth Street and West College Street
O-16-03
10/14/2003
North Eighth Street and West College Street
O-16-03
10/14/2003
South Seventh Street and West Pine Street
O-16-03
10/14/2003
South Fifth Street and West Pine Street
O-16-03
10/14/2003
Union Street and North Fifth Street traveling north and south
O-08-05
8/9/2005
(1984 Code, sec. 20-123; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sch. I; Ordinance O-08-2025 adopted 8/25/2025)
The following streets, or portions of streets, are hereby designated as one-way streets and all traffic on such streets shall, during the times given, move only in the direction given or the direction posted on such streets:
One-Way Streets
Times
Direction
Ordinance No.
Date Adopted
Alley between Archer and Belknap Streets
All hours
From north to south
5-1-86
-/-/1986
North West Street from West Belknap Street to West Archer Street
All hours
From south to north
O-12-15
7/14/2015
South Street between South Main and South Church Streets
All hours
From west to east
241
1/10/1967
(1984 Code, secs. 20-137–20-139; Ordinance 291A adopted 8/9/1977; Ordinance O-14-08 adopted 5/13/2008; Ordinance O-04-12 adopted 6/12/2012; Ordinance O-12-15 adopted 7/14/2015; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sch. II)
(a) 
Generally.
Where no special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with section 11.04.051, the speed of any vehicle not in excess of the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful.
(b) 
Speed zones established.
Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Texas Transportation Code section 545.356, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe, and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, as follows:
Street
Speed Limit
(mph)
Ordinance No.
Date Adopted
All streets in city parks
15
–
–
Alley between Archer and Belknap Streets
10
5-1-86
-/-/1986
College Street from Sixth Street to Fourth Street (during school days and hours)
15
–
–
Fourth Street from College Street to Belknap Street (during school days and hours)
15
–
–
MP 0.000, south 1.668 miles to MP 1.668
55
9-10-98
9/8/1998
MP 19.107 to MP 20.150; 1.043 miles
65
O-03-14
5/13/2014
MP 20.134 to MP 21.134; 0.984 miles
55
O-03-14
5/13/2014
MP 21.134 to MP 21.418; 0.280 miles
40
O-03-14
5/13/2014
MP 21.418 to MP 22.024; 0.606 miles
30
O-03-14
5/13/2014
MP 22.785 to MP 24.065; 1.280 miles
55
O-33-08
11/10/2008
MP 22.785 to MP 24.359; 1.574 miles
45
O-02-14
4/22/2014
MP 24.065 to MP 24.359; 0.294 miles
45
O-33-08
11/10/2008
MP 24.359 to MP 24.858; 0.499 miles
35
O-02-14
4/22/2014
MP 24.359 to MP 24.902; 0.543 miles
35
O-33-08
11/10/2008
MP 30.000 to MP 20.325; 0.325 miles
35
O-33-08
11/10/2008
MP 30.325 to MP 30.900; 0.575 miles
45
O-33-08
11/10/2008
MP 30.900 to MP 31.936; 1.036 miles
55
O-33-08
11/10/2008
School zone: MP 23.288 to MP 23.865; 0.577 miles (30 mph when flashing, 45 mph at all other times)
30/45
O-33-08
O-02-14
11/10/2008
4/22/2014
State Highway 59 (a certain posted portion) southwesterly to approximately 516 feet north of Oakwood Avenue
55
–
–
State Highway 59 from approximately 516 feet north of Oakwood Avenue southerly to the intersection of East Thompson Street
40
–
–
State Highway 59 from the intersection of East Thompson Street southerly and westerly to the intersection of U.S. Highways 281, 380 and State Highways 114, 199
30
–
–
State Highway 59 MP 20.888, south 0.246 miles to MP 21.134
55
O-06-05
7/26/2005
State Highway 59 MP 21.134, south 0.284 miles to MP 21.418
40
O-06-05
7/26/2005
State Highway 59 MP 21.148, south 0.606 miles to MP 22.024
30
O-06-05
7/26/2005
State Highway 148 (a certain posted portion) south to the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 114
45
–
–
State Highway 148 MP 16.461, south 1.547 miles to MP 18.008
60
O-18-04
11/9/2004
U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 114 (a certain posted portion) to approximately 276 feet southeast of North 3rd Street
55
–
–
U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 114 from approximately 276 feet southeast of North 3rd Street southerly to approximately 260 feet southeast of McConnell Street
45
–
–
U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 114 from approximately 260 feet southeast of McConnell Street southerly to approximately 316 feet north of Sewell Street
30
–
–
U.S. Highways 281, 380 and State Highways 114, 199 from approximately 316 feet north of Sewell Street southeasterly to approximately 248 feet north of Park Road 61
45
–
–
U.S. Highways 281, 380 and State Highways 114, 199 from approximately 248 feet north of Park Road 61 southeasterly to a certain posted portion
55
–
–
U.S. Highway 380 (a certain posted portion) northeasterly to approximately 180 feet west of Seventh Street
45
–
–
U.S. Highway 380 (Belknap) approximately 180 feet west of Seventh Street easterly to approximately 70 feet east of Stewart Street
35
–
–
U.S. Highway 380 (West Belknap) approximately 70 feet east of Stewart Street to the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 199
30
–
–
From Station 73+44, east 0.482 miles, to Station 48+00
45
9-16-96
9/24/1996
From Station 48+00, east 0.663 miles, to Station 13+00
35
9-16-96
9/24/1996
From Station 13+00, east 0.246 miles, to Station 0+00
30
9-16-96
9/24/1996
From Station 42+00, east 0.303 miles, to Station 26+00 (25 mph for school zone when lights on school zone sign are flashing; 35 mph at all other times)
35/25
9-16-96
9/24/1996
(1984 Code, sec. 20-172; Ordinance O-33-08 adopted 11/10/2008; Ordinance O-02-14 adopted 4/22/2014; Ordinance O-03-14 adopted 5/13/2014; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sch. III)
(a) 
Definition.
The term "truck" when used in this schedule shall mean any motor vehicle having a weight in excess of 15,000 pounds. The 15,000 pound limit shall include the vehicle plus any additional weight or load it may be carrying or pulling.
(b) 
Designation of truck routes.
The truck routes in the city consist of the following streets:
Truck Route
Ordinance No.
Date Adopted
East and West Belknap Streets**
266
10/1/1971
Hull Street from South Main Street, west to South Phillips Street
O-07-14
6/24/2014
North and South Main Streets*
266
10/1/1971
North Bowie Street**
266
10/1/1971
Oakwood Avenue
266
10/1/1971
*
Also designated as State Highway 199, State Highway 114, U.S. Highway 281 and partially State Highway 380 and State Highway 148.
**
Also designated as parts of State Highway 59 and State Highway 380.
(1984 Code, secs. 20-151, 20-152; Ordinance 266 adopted 10/1/1971; Ordinance O-07-14 adopted 6/24/2014; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sch. IV)
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of any vehicle to make a complete U-turn at any of the following intersections or any point between any of the intersections:
Street Intersection
Ordinance No.
Date Adopted
Archer Street and Church Street
62
2/20/1940
Archer Street and West Street
62
2/20/1940
Belknap Street and Church Street
62
2/20/1940
Belknap Street and Main Street
62
2/20/1940
Belknap Street and West Street
62
2/20/1940
Belknap Street and Wichita Street
62
2/20/1940
Main Street and North Street
62
2/20/1940
Main Street and South Street
62
2/20/1940
South Main Street and Second Street
62
2/20/1940
(1984 Code, sec. 20-34; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sch. V)
The following areas of the city are hereby fixed as school zones. Traffic in the following zones shall be subject to provisions of section 11.04.055.
Street Intersection
Ordinance No.
Date Adopted
West Union Street from North 5th Street to North 7th Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
West College Street from North 4th Street to North 7th Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
West Live Oak Street from North 4th Street to North 7th Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
North 4th Street from West Belknap Street to West College Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
North 4th Street from West Live Oak Street to North Main Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
North 5th Street from West Live Oak Street to North Main Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
South 5th Street from West Pine Street to West Belknap Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
North 6th Street from West Union Street to North Main Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
North 7th Street from West Live Oak Street to West Union Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
North 7th Street from West Belknap Street to West College Street
O-05-12
6/12/2012
(Ordinance O-10-03 adopted 8/12/2003; Ordinance O-06-08 adopted 3/11/2008; Ordinance O-05-12 adopted 6/12/2012; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sch. VI)
(a) 
Collective authority for stop sign placements is given to the streets superintendent, chief of police and city manager, consistent with and by authority of section 11.03.010 and in accordance with section 26, Regulatory Signs, of the MUTCD of the state.
(b) 
Authorization is given to direct and cause the street division, municipal services department, to erect and locate the stop signs upon the collective decision of the streets superintendent, fire chief [chief of police] and city manager.
(Ordinance O-17-03 adopted 10/14/2003; Ordinance O-12-04 adopted 8/10/2004; Ordinance O-07-05 adopted 8/9/2005; Ordinance O-19-05 adopted 11/15/2005; Ordinance O-03-16 adopted 3/28/2016; 1997 Code, ch. 73, sec. VII)