### Question
How does the law define State highway department?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 101*, **State highway department** is defined as:

> that department, commission, board, or official of any State charged by its laws with the responsibility for highway construction

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

