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TX Transp Code § 201.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. Department Employees|Section 201.404. Employee Programs

Sec. 201.404.  EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS.  (a)  The director or the director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees in the department. The program shall require intra-agency posting of all positions concurrently with any public posting.(b)  The director or the director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance.  All merit pay for department employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.(b-1)  If an annual performance evaluation indicates unsatisfactory performance by an employee employed in a position at or above the level of district engineer or division or office director, the commission shall consider whether the employee should be terminated.  The annual performance evaluation of a position described by this subsection must include an evaluation of an employee's:(1)  professionalism;(2)  diligence; and(3)  responsiveness to directives and requests from the commission and the legislature.(b-2)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 74(2), eff. September 1, 2017.(c)  The department shall provide to its employees, as often as necessary, information concerning the employees' qualifications for employment under this subchapter and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state employees.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 74(2), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 201.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. Department Employees|Section 201.405. Exchange of Engineers With Mexico

Sec. 201.405.  EXCHANGE OF ENGINEERS WITH MEXICO.  (a)  The commission may employ not more than five citizens of the United Mexican States who are student engineers or graduate engineers for a period of not more than six months and pay those employees for their services from the state highway fund if the United Mexican States employs an equal number of engineers of the department in similar work in the United Mexican States for similar periods and pays them for their services.(b)  The commission may grant leaves of absence to not more than five engineers of the department to accept employment with the United Mexican States as provided under Subsection (a).|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.406 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. Department Employees|Section 201.406. Relocation Assistance

Sec. 201.406.  RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.  (a)  In addition to authority granted by other law, the department may reimburse transferred employees for expenses or costs related to selling existing housing and purchasing and financing comparable replacement housing if the director determines that the transfer will enhance the department's ability to accomplish its goals and missions.(b)  For purposes of this section, the following expenses or costs related to the selling of existing housing and the leasing, purchasing, and financing of comparable replacement housing are reimbursable:(1)  any commissions and fees due to a broker or real estate agent;(2)  costs incurred as a purchaser to obtain a home loan, including loan application fees, credit report fees, and mortgage points;(3)  origination fees, title insurance, recording fees, and all other closing costs required to be paid by the employee;(4)  fees or charges, other than refundable deposits, necessary to establish telephone, gas, and electric service;  and(5)  travel expenses incurred while looking for a new residence, reimbursed at the standard mileage rate, for travel to and from the new designated headquarters.(c)  Under this section, the department may not:(1)  provide reimbursement for more than five employees per fiscal year;(2)  pay a sum of more than $15,000 to any employee;(3)  purchase or pay any part of the purchase price of any employee's home;(4)  provide reimbursement for the purchase or financing of a house if the employee did not own and occupy existing housing at the time of transfer;  or(5)  provide reimbursement when the distance between the two designated headquarters of a transferred employee is less than 25 miles.(d)  The department may pay the reasonable, necessary, and resulting costs of moving the household goods and effects of a transferred employee if:(1)  the director determines that the transfer will enhance the department's ability to accomplish its goals and missions;  and(2)  the distance between the two designated headquarters of a transferred employee is at least 25 miles.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.38, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 201.407 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. Department Employees|Section 201.407. Training on Smuggling and Trafficking of Persons

Sec. 201.407.  TRAINING ON SMUGGLING AND TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS.  (a)  The department shall develop and make available to employees of the department a training course on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons.(b)  The department, in collaboration with the office of the attorney general, shall establish the content of the training developed under Subsection (a).(c)  On the date an employee begins employment with the department, the department shall provide notice to the employee of the availability of the training developed under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 642 (S.B. 1593), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Transp Code § 201.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. -1. Compliance Program|Section 201.451. Establishment and Purpose

Sec. 201.451.  ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE.  The commission shall establish a compliance program, which must include a compliance office to oversee the program.  The compliance office is responsible for:(1)  acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of departmental policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department;(2)  independently and objectively reviewing, investigating, delegating, and overseeing the investigation of:(A)  conduct described by Subdivision (1);(B)  criminal activity in the department;(C)  allegations of wrongdoing by department employees;(D)  crimes committed on department property; and(E)  serious breaches of department policy;(3)  overseeing the operation of the telephone hotline established under Section 201.211;(4)  ensuring that members of the commission and department employees receive appropriate ethics training; and(5)  performing other duties assigned to the office by the commission.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 15(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. -1. Compliance Program|Section 201.452. Investigation Oversight

Sec. 201.452.  INVESTIGATION OVERSIGHT.  (a)  The compliance office has primary jurisdiction for oversight and coordination of all investigations occurring on department property or involving department employees.(b)  The compliance office shall coordinate and provide oversight for an investigation under this subchapter, but the compliance office is not required to conduct the investigation.(c)  The compliance office shall continually monitor an investigation conducted within the department, and shall report to the commission on the status of pending investigations.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 15(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. -1. Compliance Program|Section 201.453. Initiation of Investigations

Sec. 201.453.  INITIATION OF INVESTIGATIONS.  The compliance office may only initiate an investigation based on:(1)  authorization from the commission;(2)  approval of the director of the compliance office;(3)  approval of the executive director or deputy executive director of the department; or(4)  commission rules.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 15(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. -1. Compliance Program|Section 201.454. Reports

Sec. 201.454.  REPORTS.  (a)  The compliance office shall report directly to the commission regarding performance of and activities related to investigations and provide the director with information regarding investigations as appropriate.(b)  The director of the compliance office shall present to the commission at each regularly scheduled commission meeting and at other appropriate times:(1)  reports of investigations; and(2)  a summary of information relating to investigations conducted under this subchapter that includes analysis of the number, type, and outcome of investigations, trends in investigations, and recommendations to avoid future complaints.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 15(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. -1. Compliance Program|Section 201.455. Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officials and Other Entities

Sec. 201.455.  COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND OTHER ENTITIES.  (a)  The director of the compliance office shall provide information and evidence relating to criminal acts to the state auditor's office and appropriate law enforcement officials.(b)  The director of the compliance office shall refer matters for further civil, criminal, and administrative action to appropriate administrative and prosecutorial agencies, including the attorney general.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 15(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter F. -1. Compliance Program|Section 201.456. Authority of State Auditor

Sec. 201.456.  AUTHORITY OF STATE AUDITOR.  This subchapter or other law related to the operation of the department's compliance program does not preempt the authority of the state auditor to conduct an audit or investigation under Chapter 321, Government Code, or other law.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 15(a), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 201.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter G. Records|Section 201.501. Reproduction of Records

Sec. 201.501.  REPRODUCTION OF RECORDS.  (a)  The department may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record that pertains to department operations.(b)  The department may create original records in micrographic form on media, such as computer output microfilm.(c)  The department shall provide an adequate number of microfilm readers and printers to allow the public convenient and inexpensive access to records created under Subsection (a).  The department shall index the records alphabetically, by number, by subject matter, or by other appropriate references and shall provide the index to the public to promote convenient access.(d)  A photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings.  A certified or authenticated copy of such a photograph, microphotograph, or film is admissible as evidence equally with the original photograph, microphotograph, or film.(e)  The director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified photograph, microphotograph, or film as provided by law.(f)  Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter G. Records|Section 201.502. Retention of Deed

Sec. 201.502.  RETENTION OF DEED.  A deed that conveys any interest in real property to the state for a highway purpose shall be deposited and retained in the Austin office of the department.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter G. Records|Section 201.503. Disposal of Records

Sec. 201.503.  DISPOSAL OF RECORDS.  Unless otherwise required by law, and subject to Chapter 441, Government Code, the department may dispose of or destroy a record that the department determines is not required for the performance of the department's duties and functions.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.601. Statewide Transportation Plan

Sec. 201.601.  STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.  (a)  The department shall develop a statewide transportation plan covering a period of 24 years that contains all modes of transportation, including:(1)  highways and turnpikes;(2)  aviation;(3)  mass transportation;(4)  railroads and high-speed railroads; and(5)  water traffic.(a-1)  The plan must:(1)  contain specific and clearly defined transportation system strategies, long-term transportation goals for the state and measurable targets for each goal, and other related performance measures;(2)  identify priority corridors, projects, or areas of the state that are of particular concern to the department in meeting the goals established under Subdivision (1); and(3)  contain a participation plan specifying methods for obtaining formal input on the goals and priorities identified under this subsection from:(A)  other state agencies;(B)  political subdivisions;(C)  local transportation entities; and(D)  the general public.(b)  As appropriate, the department and the entities listed in Subsection (a-1)(3) shall enter into a memorandum of understanding relating to the planning of transportation services.(c)  The plan must include a component that is not financially constrained and identifies transportation improvements designed to relieve congestion.  In developing this component of the plan, the department shall seek opinions and assistance from officials who have local responsibility for modes of transportation listed in Subsection (a).(d)  In selecting transportation projects, the department shall consider the transportation system strategies, goals and measurable targets, and other related performance measures established under Subsection (a-1)(1).(e)  The department annually shall provide to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chair of the standing committee of each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over transportation issues an analysis of the department's progress in attaining the goals under Subsection (a-1)(1).  The department shall make the information under this subsection available on its Internet website.(f)  The department shall update the plan every four years or more frequently as necessary.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 19.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 201.6011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.6011. International Trade Corridor Plan

Sec. 201.6011.  INTERNATIONAL TRADE CORRIDOR PLAN.  (a)  To the extent possible, the department shall coordinate with appropriate entities to develop an integrated international trade corridor plan.  The plan must:(1)  include strategies and projects to aid the exchange of international trade using the system of multiple transportation modes in this state;(2)  assign priorities based on the amount of international trade, measured by weight and value, using the transportation systems of this state, including:(A)  border ports of entry;(B)  commercial ports;(C)  inland ports;(D)  highways;(E)  pipelines;(F)  railroads; and(G)  deepwater gulf ports; and(3)  address implementation of the recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee under Section 201.114.(b)  The department shall update the plan biennially and report on the implementation of this section to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature no later than December 1 of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 312, Sec. 78(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 791 (S.B. 183), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Transp Code § 201.6012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.6012. Coordination of Statewide Passenger Rail System

Sec. 201.6012.  COORDINATION OF STATEWIDE PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEM.  To facilitate the development and interconnectivity of rail systems in this state, the department shall coordinate activities regarding the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system.  The department shall coordinate with other entities involved with passenger rail systems, including governmental entities, private entities, and nonprofit corporations.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 801 (S.B. 1382), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Transp Code § 201.6013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.6013. Long-Term Plan for Statewide Passenger Rail System

Sec. 201.6013.  LONG-TERM PLAN FOR STATEWIDE PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEM.  (a)  The department shall:(1)  prepare a long-term plan for a statewide passenger rail system; and(2)  update the plan at least once every five years.(b)  Information contained in the plan must include:(1)  a description of existing and proposed passenger rail systems;(2)  information regarding the status of passenger rail systems under construction;(3)  an analysis of potential interconnectivity difficulties;(4)  an analysis of short-term and long-term effects of each proposed passenger rail system on state and local road connectivity, including effects on oversize or overweight vehicles and other commercial traffic;(5)  an analysis of the effect of each proposed passenger rail system on statewide transportation planning, including the effect on future state and local road construction and road maintenance needs;(6)  ridership projections for proposed passenger rail projects; and(7)  ridership statistics for existing passenger rail systems.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 801 (S.B. 1382), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 201.6015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.6015. Integration of Plans and Policy Efforts

Sec. 201.6015.  INTEGRATION OF PLANS AND POLICY EFFORTS.  In developing each of its transportation plans and policy efforts, the department must:(1)  clearly reference the statewide transportation plan under Section 201.601;(2)  include in the plan or policy effort the transportation system strategies, goals and measurable targets, and other related performance measures established under Section 201.601(a-1)(1); and(3)  specify how the plan or policy effort supports the specific goals established under Section 201.601(a-1)(1).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Transp Code § 201.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.602. Project Selection Hearings

Sec. 201.602.  PROJECT SELECTION HEARINGS.  The commission annually shall hold hearings on its highway project selection process and the relative importance of the various criteria on which the commission bases its project selection decisions.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 201.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation|Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration|Subchapter H. Plans and Projects|Section 201.603. Agreement With Other Agencies for Roads

Sec. 201.603.  AGREEMENT WITH OTHER AGENCIES FOR ROADS.  (a)  On request of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the department may enter into agreements with either department for the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads in an institution, hospital, or school under the control, management, or supervision of that department.(b)  The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department may reimburse the appropriate fund of the department for the cost of construction or maintenance performed under Subsection (a).  Before a transfer of an amount under this subsection, the reimbursing agency shall notify in writing the comptroller of the amount to be transferred and the fund from which the amount is to be taken.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 146, eff. September 1, 2015.|