Driveway access permits and drainage guidelines

New permit application system

On August 21, the Driveway Access Permit (DAP) System is live to submit new driveway access applications. The link is provided below.

The Houston District introduction to DAP session held virtually on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 was recorded. It can be viewed here.

• Driveway Access Permit (DAP) system link
• New permit process
• Driveway access permit checklist
• General instructions access driveway
• Traffic study checklist
• Traffic study guidelines
• Drainage criteria for permitting

The following documents contain the recommended guidelines, procedures and criteria to obtain hydraulic permit approval within the Houston District. The documents were prepared to assist land development and site engineers with a general methodology for the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis required within the Houston District. The documents were prepared for typical permit projects and are not comprehensive to be applicable to all sites. If further clarification is required, please contact the Houston District Hydraulic group.

For help downloading forms, refer to Online forms FAQs. You can submit completed forms to HOU_Agreement@txdot.gov.

Geotechnical soil investigation and geophysical surveying permit

1. Geotechnical request form
2. Letter for highway Rights of Way for geophysical survey purposes approval
3. Certificate of insurance
4. Request for approval of traffic control plan

Utility attachment agreement for on-system bridges

1. City utility attachment agreement
2. Company utility attachment agreement

Request for access to TxDOT Right of Way for installing monitoring wells

1. Request for access to TxDOT Right of Way for state lead petroleum or hazardous substance investigation and/or remediation
2. Agreement for access to TxDOT property concerning petroleum or hazardous substances in soils or groundwater
3. Right of entry
4. Certificate of insurance
5. Request for approval of traffic control plan
6. Memo: TxDOT ROW map & R/R information