Mailboxes on State Maintained Highways FAQs

	Q:	Who furnishes the mailboxes?
	A:  The postal patron provides a mailbox of light sheet metal or plastic construction. The provided mailbox must conform to the U.S. Postal Service and TxDOT Mailbox standards. The TxDOT Mailbox standards can be found at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/insdtdot/orgchart/cmd/cserve/standard/maintcad.htm

	Q:	Who installs the mailboxes?
	A:  It is TxDOT policy to furnish and install mailbox supports for all rural postal patrons located on state maintained highways. TxDOT will also install mailboxes provided by the postal patron. This service is provided free of charge.

	Q:	Can I install a commercial or custom made mailbox support?
	A:  TxDOT will allow only mailboxes constructed of light-weight sheet metal or thin plastic. Mailboxes can only be installed on safety supports which have been crash tested and approved for use by TxDOT. Many types of custom and commercially available mailboxes and mailbox supports are potentially hazardous if hit by a vehicle.

	Q:	Can I personalize or decorate my mailbox and/or mailbox support?
	A:  Yes, you may paint or apply stickers or decals for names, addresses and/or designs. However, decorative items that add weight to the mailbox are not allowed because they can become hazardous objects if the mailbox was struck by a vehicle.

	Q:	Who do I contact for more information about mailboxes?
	A:  Contact your local TxDOT Maintenance office. You can find the address and phone number of your local TxDOT Maintenance office at the following site: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/local_information/