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
• 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