TxDOT Specifications

TxDOT has established standards and specifications for the construction and maintenance of highways, streets and bridges. Below are links to documents and important information for contractors and professional service providers.

• 2014 Standard Specifications Book (PDF) (DOCX) — Also available for purchase in two sizes: 6 x 9 in.; 8.5 x 11 in.
• Search for a Standard Specification
• Advanced Search
• Search for a Special Provision/Special Specification by Assigned Number
• Search for a Special Provision/Special Specification by Construction Control Section Job (CCSJ) Number
• Special Specifications/Provisions Change Memos
• Required Specification Checklists
• 2014 Special Provisions (All) | Statewide and Districtwide, Current | By District
• 2014 Special Specifications (All) | Statewide and Districtwide, Current | By District

Resources

• Requesting Item 8 Delayed Start Provisions (Standard Operating Procedure), Memo (Feb. 11, 2016)
• Style Guide for Construction and Maintenance Specifications
• Bid Codes: (View) (Text) | Bid Item Code Description Abbreviations | How Do I Submit a Request for a New Specification or Bid Code? (Form 1814)
• Reference Items
• Templates: Special Provision | Special Specification | Special Provision to Special Specification | Special Provision to Item 000
• Subject Matter Experts (SME) Reference List for 2014 Standard Specifications
  
• Departmental Materials Specifications (DMS)
• Material Producer Lists
• Local Government Standard Specifications and Special Provisions

Historical Data

• 2014 Specifications Book (Version 2 - for January 2015 Letting to June 2015 Letting  | Summary of Changes
• 2014 Specifications Book (Version 1 - for November and December 2014 Letting)
• 2004 Specifications
• 2004 Specifications Book
• John F. Obr, P.E., Construction Division Director, Memo (July 10, 2014)
• Roll-out Schedule and Locations
• Seminar Presentation
• New and Renamed Items
• Bridge and Road