Condition of Federal Funding
TxDOT receives federal financial assistance from USDOT through
programs of the FHWA, FAA, and FTA. As such, TxDOT becomes a recipient
of federal funds and is responsible for administering its DBE Program
and is legally accountable for expenditures of USDOT financial assistance
in accordance with federal requirements.
As a condition of receiving this assistance, TxDOT has signed
an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR, Part 26 in the establishment
and administration of a DBE Program.
Local governments, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers,
manufacturers, and consultants all become sub recipients of USDOT
federal funds when they enter into federally assisted contracts, subcontracts,
and agreements with TxDOT.
As sub recipients of federal funds, TxDOT requires sub recipients
comply with the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 26, TxDOT DBE Program,
and DBE contract provisions.
As sub recipients of federal funds, and as a condition of
contract award, local governments, prime contractors, subcontractors,
suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants must affirm that they
will carry out DBE obligations, and will work with TxDOT and the
federal government in their review of its activities under the contract.