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 September 1, 2024.
Specifications and provisions
| Title |
| Item 1L: Abbreviations and definitions |
| Item 2L: Instructions to bidders |
| Item 3L: Award and execution of contract |
| Item 4L: Scope of work |
| Item 5L: Control of the work |
| Item 6L: Control of materials |
| Item 7L: Legal relations and responsibilities |
| Item 8L: Prosecution and progress |
| Item 9L: Measurement and payment |
| Item 10L: Maintenance/traffic materials contracts -- not applicable on local government projects |
| Title |
| FHWA-1273: Required contract provisions |
| Wage rates |
| 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 000-003L -- currently not applicable, effective April 2025 |
| SP 000-007L: Cargo Preference Act requirements in federal aid contracts |
| SP 000-018L: Schedule of liquidated damages |
| SP 000-020L -- currently not applicable, effective April 2025 |
| SP 000-022L: Disadvantaged business enterprise in federal-aid contracts |
| SP 006-005L: Control of materials -- replaces SP 006-001L, effective May 2025 lettings |