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TX Transp Code § 201.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.105. Department Districts

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 highway activity in and the number of employees required for the proposed district.(c)  Not more than one district office may be in a district.(d)  The commission shall determine the number of department offices necessary for maintenance and construction personnel in a district.(e)  The commission periodically shall review the necessity for the number of maintenance, construction, and support operations in each district.  The commission shall include the findings of its review as a part of the department's budget request submitted to the Legislative Budget Board.(f)  The department is exempt from any law purporting to require the department to conform the provision of its services to service regions other than the districts established under this section.(g)  The commission may require by rule that any product or material that is approved for use in any one district may be approved for use by any other district.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.35, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 201.1055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.1055. Agreements With Private Entities

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 a private entity that offers the best value to the state may enter into an agreement for the:(1)  acquisition, design, construction, or renovation, including site development, of a building or other facility required to support department operations located on real property owned or acquired by the department; or(2)  acquisition from the private entity of real property, a building, or other facility required to support department operations that is constructed on the real property in exchange for department-owned real property, including any improvements.(b)  A project described by this section that is not wholly paid for by an exchange of department-owned real property may be financed in accordance with Section 1232.111, Government Code.(c)  Notwithstanding Section 202.024, the commission may authorize the executive director to execute a deed exchanging department-owned real property under Subsection (a)(2).(d)  The commission shall notify the Bond Review Board and Texas Public Finance Authority of the proposed transaction not less than 45 days before the date the commission signs an agreement under this section providing for the exchange of department-owned real property under Subsection (a)(2).(e)  An agreement under this section providing for the exchange of department-owned real property under Subsection (a)(2) that has an appraised value greater than the appraised value of real property and improvements acquired by the department under the agreement must require the private entity to compensate the department for the difference. Any compensation paid by a private entity must be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund and is exempt from the application of Section 403.095, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 19.01, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.02, eff. June 14, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.1056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.1056. Agreements for Services on Federal Military Property

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 road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension services for military installations.(b)  State funds may not be used to provide services under an agreement entered into under this section.(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the department may not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the state for public roads under Title 23, United States Code.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 154 (H.B. 3399), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Transp Code § 201.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.106. Settlement of Claims; Purchase of Liability Insurance

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 of the roads, highways, rest areas, or other public grounds in this state.(b)  The department may settle a claim described by Subsection (a) if:(1)  the department may be liable under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;(2)  the director determines that a settlement is in the best interest of the department;  and(3)  the department's liability under the terms of the settlement is less than $10,000.(c)  Section 101.105, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, does not apply to a settlement under this section.(d)  Settlement of a claim under this section bars any action involving the same subject matter by the claimant against the department employees whose act or omission gave rise to the claim.(e)  The department may insure the officers and employees of the department for liability arising from a claim described by Subsection (a).  Coverage under this subsection must be provided by the purchase of a policy of liability insurance from a reliable insurance company authorized to do business in this state.  The form of the policy must be approved by the commissioner of insurance, and the coverage must be approved by the attorney general.(f)  This section is not a waiver of immunity of the state from liability for the torts or negligence of an officer or employee of this state.(g)  In this section, "equipment" includes an automobile, motor truck, trailer, aircraft, motor grader, roller, tractor, tractor power mower, and other power equipment.(h)  to (j) Deleted by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 634, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 59, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 2003.|
TX Transp Code § 201.1075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.1075. Chief Financial Officer

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 maintenance contracts to be awarded by the department during that month will not create state liability that exceeds the department's most recent cash flow forecast.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.108. Internal Auditor

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.|
TX Transp Code § 201.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.109. Revenue Enhancement

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 the department, including real estate;(2)  increasing the role of the private sector and public-private projects in the leasing of real estate and other assets in the development of highway projects;(3)  setting and attempting to meet annual revenue enhancement goals;(4)  reporting on the progress in meeting revenue enhancement goals in the department's annual report;(5)  contracting for an independent audit of the department's management and business operations in 2007 and each 12th year after 2007;(6)  developing a cost-benefit analysis between the use of local materials previously incorporated into roadways versus use of materials blended or transported from other sources;  and(7)  increasing private investment in the transportation infrastructure, including the acquisition of causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, or other transportation facilities, in the border region, including the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Brewster, Brooks, Cameron, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, El Paso, Frio, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Reeves, San Patricio, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.32, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1413, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2001.|
TX Transp Code § 201.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.110. Contract With Adjoining State for Improvement of Road Crossing States' Boundary

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' boundary;  and(2)  establish respective responsibilities for the improvement.(b)  In a contract for an improvement of the state highway system that is subject to a contract under Subsection (a), the commission may provide for the improvement of a segment of a public road or highway located in the adjoining state if:(1)  the improvement of that segment is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state and for the effective improvement and operation of the state highway system;(2)  that segment is an extension or continuation of a segment of the state highway system;(3)  the contract under Subsection (a) is authorized and executed under the law of the adjoining state;  and(4)  all costs associated with the improvement of that segment are the responsibility of the adjoining state.(c)  In this section, "improvement" includes construction, reconstruction, and maintenance.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.111. Recommendation of Engineer; Determination of Fitness

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 engineering and who is skilled in highway construction and maintenance.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules necessary to determine the qualifications of engineers who apply for highway construction work.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.112. Contract Claims

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)  If a person with a claim is dissatisfied with the department's resolution of the claim under the procedures authorized under Subsection (a), the person may request a formal administrative hearing to resolve the claim under Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c)  An administrative law judge's proposal for decision rendered under Chapter 2001, Government Code, shall be submitted to the director for adoption.  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director may change a finding of fact or conclusion of law made by the administrative law judge or may vacate or modify an order issued by the administrative law judge.  The director shall provide a written statement containing the reason and legal basis for a change made under this subsection.(d)  The director's final order is subject to judicial review under Chapter 2001, Government Code, under the substantial evidence rule.(e)  This section does not waive state immunity from liability.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 312, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 713, Sec. 3, eff. June 20, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 15.01, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 20.001, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.113. Agreements With Regional Tollway Authorities

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 state highway system.(b)  In this section, "improvement" means construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and the making of a necessary plan or survey before beginning construction, reconstruction, or maintenance and includes a project or activity appurtenant to a state highway, including drainage facilities, surveying, traffic counts, driveways, landscaping, lights, or guardrails.(c)  An agreement entered into under this section may provide that an improvement of a portion of the state highway system by a regional tollway authority is governed by the provisions of Chapter 366 applicable to the performance of the same function for a turnpike project under that chapter and the rules and procedures adopted by the regional tollway authority under that chapter, in lieu of the laws, rules, or procedures applicable to the department for the performance of the same function.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.03, eff. June 14, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.114. Border Trade Advisory Committee

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 shall appoint the other members of the committee, which to the extent practicable must include:(1)  the presiding officers, or persons designated by the presiding officers, of the policy boards of metropolitan planning organizations wholly or partly in the department's Pharr, Laredo, Odessa, or El Paso transportation district;(2)  the person serving, or a person designated by the person serving, in the capacity of executive director of each entity governing a port of entry in this state;(3)  a representative each from at least two institutes or centers operated by a university in this state that conduct continuing research on transportation or trade issues; and(4)  the port director of the Port of Brownsville or the port director's designee.(c)  The commission shall establish the Border Trade Advisory Committee to define and develop a strategy and make recommendations to the commission and governor for addressing the highest priority border trade transportation challenges.  In determining action to be taken on the recommendations, the commission shall consider the importance of trade with the United Mexican States, potential sources of infrastructure funding at border ports, including maritime ports, and the value of trade activity in the department's districts adjacent to the border with the United Mexican States.(d)  The commission may adopt rules governing the Border Trade Advisory Committee.(e)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 912, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 791 (S.B. 183), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (S.B. 816), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.115. Borrowing Money

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 commission and may contain any provisions the commission considers appropriate, except:(1)  the term of the loan may not exceed two years;(2)  the amount of the loan, combined with any amounts outstanding on other loans under this section, may not exceed an amount that is two times the average monthly revenue deposited to the state highway fund for the 12 months preceding the month of the loan; and(3)  the loan may not create general obligation of the state and is payable only as authorized by legislative appropriation.(c)  If the department borrows money by the issuance of notes, the notes shall be considered a state security for purposes of Chapter 1231, Government Code.(d)  Notwithstanding Section 222.001, money in the state highway fund may be used to repay a loan under this section, if appropriated by the legislature for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1281, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 13, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.04, eff. June 14, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.116. Application Requirement for Colonias Projects

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 international border; and(3)  consists of 11 or more dwellings that are located in close proximity to each other in an area that may be described as a community or neighborhood.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(5), eff. September 1, 2019.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(5), eff. September 1, 2019.(d)  Regarding any projects funded by the commission that serve colonias by providing paved roads or other assistance, the commission shall require an applicant for the funds to submit to the commission a colonia classification number, if one exists, for each colonia that may be served by the project proposed in the application.  If a colonia does not have a classification number, the commission may contact the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative to obtain the classification number.  On request of the commission, the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative shall assign a classification number to the colonia.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 828 (S.B. 827), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 341 (S.B. 99), Sec. 17, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 2.11, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 2.12, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(5), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 201.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter C. Commission's Powers and Duties|Section 201.117. Advisory Committees

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, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (S.B. 348), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|