DBE certification through Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Airport Concessions (DBE/ACDBE)
The Texas Unified Certification Program is a certification program for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs in Texas. A business' DBE certification received from any TUCP member is valid and can be relied upon by any Texas entity that receives U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds.
Firms certified through the TUCP will have their business listed in a central directory. They can bid as a DBE at all participating state entities for all DOT transportation modes including aviation, highways, and public transportation. The information within the directory is not a guarantee of the DBE's capacity and ability to perform work.
In addition to TxDOT, the following agencies are members of the TUCP:
- City of Houston, Office of Business Opportunity
- City of Austin, Small and Minority Business Resources Department
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
- North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
- South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
Note: No fee is associated with completing or submitting an ACDBE/DBE application.
Apply for certification
Small businesses desiring DBE certification must submit the following to the appropriate certifying agency (Use the TUCP certifying agencies regional map to determine the correct agency with which to apply):
- An application with supporting documentation
- A personal net worth statement (PNW)
You can also apply for DBE certification online through TxDOT DMS.
The application is also available in Chinese-Mandarin, Korean, and Spanish.
Declaration of Eligibility
You may submit the Declaration of Eligibility online through TxDOT DMS or submit the form to the Civil Rights Division. More information can be found on the DBE program page.
Interstate certification application
DBE firms certified in other states as their home state are required to follow the Interstate certification expectations as outlined in 49 CFR §26.85(c) of the Code of Federal Regulations. Below are links to the Texas Unified Certification Program Interstate certification checklist and cover letter:
You can submit the cover letter and supporting documents through TxDOT DMS or via hardcopy to the address below.