Chapter 201
General Provisions and Administration

Sections

Operating Expenses; Use of State Highway Fund

Chair of the Commission

Commission Meetings

Grounds for Removal

Information on Qualifications and Conduct

Commission Member Training

Separation of Responsibilities

Comprehensive System of Highways and Roads

Designation of Farm-to-market Roads

Department Districts

Settlement of Claims; Purchase of Liability Insurance

Internal Auditor

Revenue Enhancement

Contract with Adjoining State for Improvement of Road Crossing States' Boundary

Recommendation of Engineer; Determination of Fitness

Contract Claims

Agreements with Regional Tollway Authorities

Border Trade Advisory Committee

Borrowing Money

Application Requirement for Colonias Projects

Advisory Committees

Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures

Legislative Appropriations Request

Governance of Department

Divisions; Division Personnel

Department Office

Sunset Provision

Protection and Use of Intellectual Property and Publications

Donations and Contributions

Cross-border Transportation and Infrastructure Meetings

Payment of Fees for Department Goods and Services

Authority to Contract

Legislative Lobbying

Ethics Affirmation and Hotline

Executive Director

Use of University Laboratories for Analyzing Materials

Employee Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hiring Women and Minorities

Employee Programs

Exchange of Engineers with Mexico

Relocation Assistance

Training on Smuggling and Trafficking of Persons

Establishment and Purpose

Investigation Oversight

Initiation of Investigations

Cooperation with Law Enforcement Officials and Other Entities

Authority of State Auditor

Reproduction of Records

Retention of Deed

Disposal of Records

Statewide Transportation Plan

Project Selection Hearings

Agreement with Other Agencies for Roads

Environmental Review

Property in Endangered Species Habitat

Environmental, Historical, or Archeological Memorandum of Understanding

Projects for Traffic from International Trade

Notice to Legislators of Completed Projects

Highway Sound Barriers

Coordination of Flood Control

Approval by Commission of Bridge over Rio Grande

One-stop Border Inspection Facilities

Safe Routes to School Program

Design Considerations

Annual Report to Legislature on Certain Matters

Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Impacts

Hydrogen-fueled Vehicles and Refueling Stations

Cooperative Planning with Counties

Coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations to Develop Long-term Planning Assumptions

Motorcyclist Safety and Share the Road Campaign

Wildfire Emergency Evacuation Route

Move over or Slow down Campaign

Trailer Attachment Campaign

Funds for Emergency Medical Services

Disadvantaged Business Program

Expenditures for Roads Not on the Highway System

Contract for Repair or Maintenance of Equipment

Aesthetic Entrances and Ornamental Decorations

Local Government Assistance

Agreements for Services on Regional Tollway Authority Projects

Planning and Funding of Ports of Entry

Purchase of Food and Beverages for Certain Department Employees Responding to Emergencies or Disasters

Purchase of Cybersecurity Insurance

Environmental Review Limited to Certain Projects

Scope of Project

Notice to Department

Local Government Sponsor Responsibilities

Determination of Administratively Complete Environmental Review Document

Department Declines to Confirm that Document Is Administratively Complete

Review Deadlines

Suspension of Time Periods

Agreement Between Local Government Sponsor and Department

Reports to Commission and Legislature

Public Access to Commission and to Department Programs

Information for Road Construction and Maintenance

Submission of Bridge Design Plans to Department

Reports and Information

Collision Reports

Project Information Reporting System

Transportation Expenditure Priorities

Statewide Transportation Report

Department Information Consolidation

Public Involvement Policy

Report on Completed Highway Construction Projects

Prohibiting Use of Highway or Road

Road Use by Bicyclists

Classification, Designation, and Marking of Highways

Traffic Safety Signs

Multimodal Road Use

Contract for Enforcement

Removing or Covering Signs in Construction or Maintenance Work Zone

Memorial Sign Program

Memorial Markers for Certain Peace Officers Killed in Line of Duty

Memorial Sign Program for Motorcyclists

Application for and Issuance of License

Digital Signature

Payment of Fees

Administration of Fund

Authority to Issue Obligations; Purposes; Limitations

Pledge of State's Full Faith and Credit

Dedication of Revenue to Fund

Investment and Uses of Money in Fund

Notes Authorized; Committee Approval

Issuance of Notes

Fund Transfers; Interest; Payment of Notes

Administration of Fund

Authority to Issue Obligations; Purposes; Limitations

Pledge of State's Full Faith and Credit

Dedication of Revenue to Fund

Investment and Uses of Money in Fund

Acquisition and Disposal of Property

Texas Flags at International Ports-of-entry

Unified Transportation Program

Annual Update to Unified Transportation Program

Annual Funding and Cash Flow Forecasts

Major Transportation Projects

Priority Projects in Program Categories

Funding Allocation

Fund Distribution

District Project Portfolios

Agreements with Private Entities

Agreements for Services on Federal Military Property

Chief Financial Officer

Honorable Hilary B

Nelda Laney Safety Rest Areas

Accounting Structure

Submission of Financial Audit to Sunset Commission

International Trade Corridor Plan

Coordination of Statewide Passenger Rail System

Long-term Plan for Statewide Passenger Rail System

Integration of Plans and Policy Efforts

Authorization to Participate in Certain Federal Transportation Programs

Inspection of County and Municipal Bridges

Statewide Transportation Plan Dashboard

Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails

Project Recommendation Criteria

Prioritization and Approval of Projects by Commission

Roles and Responsibilities of Department and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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Jun. 5, 2024

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