Historic Resources Toolkit
The requirements for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the Antiquities Code of Texas (ACT) are codified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and the Texas Natural Resources Code, but the work to satisfy these requirements is conducted under the Section 106 Programmatic Agreement (PA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Historical Commission (THC). As the PA and MOU are deliberately parallel, the TxDOT review process satisfies all requirements of both the the PA and MOU, and environmental practitioners can use these tools to complete that process.
Questions? Contact the supervisor of the Historical Studies Branch at (512) 416-2628.
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| Environmental Handbook for Historic Properties | 04/14 | Outlines the TxDOT process for conducting a review of non-archeological historic properties in compliance with the NHPA and the ACT |
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| Guidance: Historical Studies Review Procedures | 01/20 | Provides instructional material regarding how to review and process project activities in accordance with TxDOT’s Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Programmatic Agreement and other federal and state preservation laws | |
| Project Coordination Request (PCR) for Historic Studies | 07/21 | Used to complete the “Perform Historical Studies Project Coordination Request (PCR)” Activity in ECOS | |
| Instructions - Completing Project Coordination Request (PCR) for Historical Studies | 05/22 | Provides instructions for completing the PCR form | |
| Historic Resources Aggregator | 06/21 | Used by TxDOT districts and consultants for background study on the presence or absence of known historic properties or districts in a project area. |  |
| Guidance: Determining Appropriate Level of Review for Bridge Projects | 01/20 | To assist in determining if a bridge project qualifies as an Appendix 3 or Appendix 4 action under the Section 106 Programmatic Agreement, or requires a full Project Coordination Request form be submitted to TxDOT-ENV. | |
| Guidance: Projects that Do Not Require Review or Coordination for Non-Archeological Historic Property Compliance | 01/20 | Identifies the types of projects that require no review or coordination regarding potential project effects on non-archeological properties | |
Agreements
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Historical Commission | 05/13 | Establishes a process that ensures compliance with the ACT for all projects without FHWA involvement and grants authority to TxDOT for the review and approval of projects without direct oversight from the THC | |
Historic Road Infrastructure of Texas Multiple Property Survey
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| Historic Road Infrastructure of Texas, 1866-1965 | 05/15 | NRHP Multiple Property Form for evaluation of Texas road networks dating from 1866 to 1965 | |
Guidance Documents
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| Adobe in Texas | 11/08 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility of historic-age adobe resources | |
| Historic Agricultural Processing Facilities in Texas | 04/10 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating NRHP eligibility of historic-age agricultural processing properties | |
| Agricultural Theme Study for Central Texas | 09/13 | Provides guidelines for identifying, documenting and evaluating the NRHP eligibility of agricultural properties | |
| Agricultural Landscape Development Along US 277 |
05/03 | Describes the history of agriculture, transportation and community development of the architectural resources along US 277 Wichita Falls to Abilene, including a case study of the cotton industry in Haskell | |
| A Field Guide to Gas Stations in Texas | 02/17 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating NRHP eligibility of historic-age gas stations |
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| A Field Guide to Industrial Properties in Texas | 05/03 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating NRHP eligibility of historic-age industrial properties |
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| A Field Guide to Irrigation in the Lower Rio Grande Valley | 2009 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating NRHP eligibility of historic-age irrigation resources in the Lower Rio Grande Valley |
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| A Guide to the Research and Documentation of Local Texas Bridges | 10/13 | Provides guidance on how to conduct research and prepare National Register of Historic Places documentation for local Texas Bridges | |
| Guidelines for Assessing the NRHP Eligibility of Commercial Historic Districts in Crossroads Communities in Northwest-Central Texas | 08/11 | Provides guidance for evaluating the NRHP eligibility of historic downtowns in crossroads communities | |
| Historic-Age Motels in Texas from the 1950s to the 1970s: An Annotated Guide to Selected Studies | 03/11 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating NRHP eligibility of historic-age motor courts and motels |
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| South Texas Ranching |
04/07 | Provides the results of a study and preliminary NRHP eligibility assessments undertaken for TxDOT to objectively and independently identify and analyze historic ranches for the proposed construction of a segment of new Interstate 69 corridor through South Texas | |
| Texas General Aviation | 03/08 | Provides guidance for surveying and evaluating the NRHP eligibility of historic-age general aviation facilities and resources | |
| Texas Roadside Parks Study: Historic Context and National Register Requirements | 05/15 | An historic overview of the development and evolution of roadside parks and rest areas constructed by TxDOT from 1930-2015. Includes National Register of Historic Places Registration Requirements for roadside parks in Texas | |
| Guide to Assessment of Historic Roads in Texas |
02/21 | Guidance for professional CRM staff surveying and analyzing historic roadways for a TxDOT project | |
Survey Standards
Section 106 Coordination Standards
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| Standard Operating Procedure for Historic Properties Visual Impacts Assessment |
10/12 | Provides a standard working tool to document and analyze the visual impacts to historic properties within project area of potential effects |
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| Best Practice: District Communication with Historical Organizations | 10/16 | Assists districts in improving communications among historical organizations, with a focus on County Historical Commissions | |
Historic Bridges
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| Historic Bridge Programmatic Section 4(f) Guidelines and Standards of Uniformity | 04/09 | Assists practitioners in preparing a Section 4(f) evaluation for a project affecting an historic bridge by providing recommendations on gathering technical and engineering information for establishing the purpose, need and sufficient justification for the alternatives considered and measures to minimize harm | |
| Environmental Guidance: Historic Bridge Legacy Program and Public Outreach | 01/20 | Guidance on how to conduct public outreach activities to comply with 23 U.S.C. 144(g) | |
| TxDOT’s Historic Bridge Legacy Program Fact Sheet | 10/16 |
Describes TxDOT’s historic bridge marketing program, and outlines the requirements for an entity to adopt a bridge | |
| Template: Historic Bridge Adoption Media Advisory | 10/16 |
Used to announce to media outlets the availability of a historic bridge for adoption |  |
| Template: Historic Bridge Adoption Public Service Announcement | 10/16 |
Used to announce to media outlets the availability of a historic bridge for adoption | |
| Template: Adopting Historic Bridge Flyer | 06/21 | Used to prepare an informational flyer for the public regarding the availability of a historic bridge for adoption | |
| Template: Historic Bridge Adoption Information Packet | 16/21 |
Used to prepare an informational packet for online posting that describes the details of a historic bridge that is available for adoption | |
Additional Resources
| Title | Date | Description | Format |
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| AASHTO Web Page: Historic Preservation/Cultural Resources | Brief summaries from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) of historic preservation issues and programs applicable to the transportation community | |
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| FHWA Historical and Archeological Preservation | Lists legislation, regulation, policy and guidance made available in the FHWA Environmental Review Toolkit | |
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| Texas Historical Commission Texas Historic Sites Atlas | Provides an interactive resource for identifying Official Texas Historical Markers and NRHP properties |
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