Local Government Standard Specifications and Special Provisions
TxDOT Specifications
Local government projects with state/federal funds or located on the state highway system must adopt the latest TxDOT Standard Specifications, Special Specifications, and Special Provisions or request TxDOT written approval of alternate, equivalent specifications.
2024 templates
The templates below are intended for use with items 1-9 in the TxDOT’s Standard Specifications and Special Provisions on local government let projects that are on the state highway system or include reimbursement using FHWA or TxDOT funds.
Use the 2024 template for items 1L-9L and the Special Provisions listed below for projects letting on or after Sept. 1, 2024.
Specifications and provisions
| Title |
| FHWA-1273: Required contract provisions |
| Wage rates -- updated 01/2026 |
| Contractor Certifications |
| Child Support Statement |
| Prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment or services |
| SP 000-001L: Nondiscrimination |
| SP 000-002L: Certification of Nondiscrimination in Employment |
| SP 000-007L: Cargo Preference Act requirements in federal aid contracts |
| SP 000-018L: Schedule of liquidated damages |
| SP 000-022L: Disadvantaged business enterprise in federal-aid contracts -- currently not required |
| SP 002-003L: Instructions to bidders |
| SP 003-006L: Award and execution of contract |
| SP 006-009L: Control of materials -- replaces SP 006-005L, effective December 2025 lettings |