The Galveston County Daily News reports the first of five prefabricated restroom units was installed Monday.
The units are made from stainless steel. The interior contains a hand sanitizer dispenser and a flush toilet. A hand-washing station and a shower are on the outside.
Authorities say the restrooms, costing $90,000 apiece, will be connected to the Galveston utility system.
Officials say the new toilets are part of transportation-related improvements on Seawall Boulevard. Each restroom will be near a new bus stop. Federal transportation grants helped fund the units.