Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 201.052. TERMS. Members of the commission serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of either one or two members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 140, Sec. 3, e…

Sec. 201.053. CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION. (a) The governor shall designate one commissioner as the chair of the commission, who shall serve as presiding officer of the commission. (b) The chair shall: (1) preside over commission meetings, make rulings on motions and points of order,…

Sec. 201.054. COMMISSION MEETINGS. The commission shall hold regular meetings at least once a month and special meetings at the call of the chair. Commissioners shall attend the meetings of the commission. The chair shall oversee the preparation of an agenda for each meeting and …

Sec. 201.056. COMPENSATION. A member of the commission is entitled to compensation as provided by the General Appropriations Act. If compensation for members is not provided by that Act, each member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in perfor…

Sec. 201.057. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a commissioner: (1) does not have at the time of taking office or maintain during service on the commission the qualifications required by Section 201.051; (2) violates a prohibition provided…

Sec. 201.058. INFORMATION ON QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDUCT. The department shall provide to the members of the commission, as often as necessary, information concerning the members' qualifications for office and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of c…

Sec. 201.059. COMMISSION MEMBER TRAINING. (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that co…

Sec. 201.101. RULES; RECORDS. The commission shall: (1) adopt rules for the operation of the department; (2) maintain a record of all proceedings and official orders; and (3) keep on file copies of all road plans, specifications, and estimates prepared by the department or under …

Sec. 201.102. SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES. The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the director and staff of the department. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. …

Sec. 201.103. COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS AND ROADS. (a) The commission shall plan and make policies for the location, construction, and maintenance of a comprehensive system of state highways and public roads. (b) The commission shall designate as part of the state highway …

Sec. 201.104. DESIGNATION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS. (a) The commission may designate any county road as a farm-to-market road for the purposes of construction, reconstruction, and maintenance only, if the commissioners court of the county in which the county road is located by ord…

Sec. 201.105. DEPARTMENT DISTRICTS. (a) The commission shall divide the state into not more than 25 districts for the purpose of the performance of the department's duties. (b) In determining a district's boundaries, the commission shall consider all costs and benefits, including…

Sec. 201.1055. AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, including Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, Government Code, Chapters 2165, 2166, and 2167, Government Code, and Sections 202.052, 202.053, 203.051, 203.052, and 223.001 of this code, the department and…

Sec. 201.1056. AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES ON FEDERAL MILITARY PROPERTY. (a) The department may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense or another federal entity to allow the department to assist with the provision of any department services, including ro…

Sec. 201.106. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS; PURCHASE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE. (a) This section applies to a claim against the department arising from the use, operation, or maintenance of equipment that is used or may be used in connection with the laying out, construction, or maintenance…

Sec. 201.1075. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. (a) The chief financial officer shall ensure that the department's financial activities are conducted in a transparent and reliable manner. (b) The chief financial officer shall certify each month that any state highway construction and mai…

Sec. 201.108. INTERNAL AUDITOR. (a) The commission shall appoint an internal auditor for the department. (b) The auditor shall report directly to the commission on the conduct of department affairs. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 201.109. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT. (a) The commission shall: (1) enhance existing sources of revenue; and (2) create alternate sources of revenue. (b) In carrying out this section, the commission shall provide for: (1) maximizing the generation of revenue from existing assets of …

Sec. 201.110. CONTRACT WITH ADJOINING STATE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD CROSSING STATES' BOUNDARY. (a) The commission, by the authority of the governor, may contract with an adjoining state to: (1) provide for the improvement of a public road or highway that crosses the states' bound…

Sec. 201.111. RECOMMENDATION OF ENGINEER; DETERMINATION OF FITNESS. (a) On formal application by a county, road district of a county, or municipality, the commission may recommend for appointment a competent civil engineer who is a graduate of a first-class school of civil engine…

Sec. 201.112. CONTRACT CLAIMS. (a) The commission may by rule establish procedures for the informal resolution of a claim arising out of a contract described by: (1) Section 22.018; (2) Chapter 223; (3) Chapter 361; (4) Section 391.091; or (5) Chapter 2254, Government Code. (b) I…

Sec. 201.113. AGREEMENTS WITH REGIONAL TOLLWAY AUTHORITIES. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 221.003 and 224.031, the commission and a regional tollway authority governed by Chapter 366 may enter into an agreement for the improvement by a regional tollway authority of portions of the…

Sec. 201.114. BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) In this section, "coordinator" means the border commerce coordinator designated under Section 772.010, Government Code. (b) The coordinator shall serve on the Border Trade Advisory Committee as presiding officer. The commission s…

Sec. 201.115. BORROWING MONEY. (a) The commission may authorize the department to borrow money from any source to carry out the functions of the department. (b) A loan under this section may be in the form of an agreement, note, contract, or other form as determined by the commis…

Sec. 201.116. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR COLONIAS PROJECTS. (a) In this section, "colonia" means a geographic area that: (1) is an economically distressed area as defined by Section 17.921, Water Code; (2) is located in a county any part of which is within 62 miles of an interna…

Sec. 201.117. ADVISORY COMMITTEES. (a) The commission may establish, as it considers necessary, advisory committees on any of the matters under its jurisdiction. (b) The commission shall determine the purpose, duties, and membership of each advisory committee. Added by Acts 2009,…

Sec. 201.118. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. (a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of: (1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of department rules; and (2)…

Sec. 201.119. LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST. (a) Department staff shall deliver the department's legislative appropriations request to the commission in an open meeting not later than the 30th day before the date the department submits the legislative appropriations request …

Sec. 201.2001. HONORABLE HILARY B. DORAN TRANSPORTATION BUILDING. The building in which, on June 1, 2009, is located the office of the area engineer for Val Verde County is designated as the Honorable Hilary B. Doran Transportation Building. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 201.2002. EDMUND P. KUEMPEL REST AREAS. (a) The eastbound and westbound rest areas located on Interstate Highway 10 in Guadalupe County are designated as the Edmund P. Kuempel Rest Areas. (b) The department shall design and construct markers at each rest area described by Su…

Sec. 201.2003. NELDA LANEY SAFETY REST AREAS. (a) The northbound and southbound rest areas located on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County are designated as the Nelda Laney Safety Rest Areas. (b) The department shall design and construct markers at each rest area described by Sub…

Sec. 201.2004. EDUARDO "EDDIE" GRACIA, JR., P.E., AREA ENGINEER AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY. (a) The building in which, on January 1, 2025, is located the office of the area engineer for Starr County is designated as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenan…

Sec. 201.201. GOVERNANCE OF DEPARTMENT. The commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 201.202. DIVISIONS; DIVISION PERSONNEL. (a) The commission shall organize the department into divisions to accomplish the department's functions and the duties assigned to it, including divisions for: (1) aviation; (2) highways and roads; and (3) public transportation. (b) T…

Sec. 201.203. DEPARTMENT OFFICE. The department shall have its statewide headquarters office in Austin. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 201.2035. ACCOUNTING STRUCTURE. The department shall create and maintain an accounting structure for roadway and warehouse inventory of the department. The accounting structure must provide for the accounting for lost or destroyed materials. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch…

Sec. 201.204. SUNSET PROVISION. The Texas Department of Transportation is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the department is abolished September 1, 2029. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, e…

Sec. 201.2041. SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL AUDIT TO SUNSET COMMISSION. (a) The department shall submit with its agency report under Section 325.007, Government Code, a complete and detailed financial audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant. (b) Subsection (a) do…

Sec. 201.205. PROTECTION AND USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PUBLICATIONS. (a) The department may: (1) apply for, register, secure, hold, and protect under the laws of the United States, any state, or any nation a patent, copyright, trademark, or other evidence of protection or …

Sec. 201.206. DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) For the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties, the department may accept, from any source, a donation or contribution in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services. (b) The department may enter i…

Sec. 201.207. CROSS-BORDER TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MEETINGS. (a) The department shall initiate efforts to meet at least quarterly with the department's counterparts in those states of the United Mexican States that border this state to discuss issues relating to truck i…

Sec. 201.208. PAYMENT OF FEES FOR DEPARTMENT GOODS AND SERVICES. (a) The commission may adopt rules regarding the method of payment of a fee for any goods sold or services provided by the department or for the administration of any department program. (b) Goods sold and services …

Sec. 201.209. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. (a) The department may enter into an interlocal contract with one or more local governments in accordance with Chapter 791, Government Code. (b) The department by rule shall adopt policies and procedures consistent with applicable state procur…

Sec. 201.210. LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING. (a) In addition to Section 556.006, Government Code, the commission or a department employee may not use money under the department's control or engage in an activity to influence the passage or defeat of legislation. (b) Violation of Subsectio…

Sec. 201.211. ETHICS AFFIRMATION AND HOTLINE. (a) A department employee shall annually affirm the employee's adherence to the ethics policy adopted under Section 572.051(c), Government Code. (b) The department shall establish and operate a telephone hotline that enables a person …

Sec. 201.301. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. (a) The commission shall elect an executive director for the department. The director must be experienced and skilled in transportation planning and development and in organizational management. (b) The director serves at the will of the commissi…