Approval

Acceptance of a gift or donation must be approved by the Executive Director. If the gift or donation has a value of $500 or more, it must be acknowledged by order of the Texas Transportation Commission not later than the 90
th
 day after the date the donation is accepted by TxDOT.
The Executive Director may approve acceptance of a gift or donation if the Executive Director determines that:
  • the gift or donation will further TxDOT’s responsibilities,
  • the donor is not a party to a contested case before TxDOT, unless the decision in the case became final at least 30 days prior to the donation, and
  • the donor is not subject to TxDOT regulation or oversight, or interested in or likely to become interested in any contract, purchase, payment, or claim with or against TxDOT. However, even in this situation, the Executive Director may approve acceptance of a gift or donation if the Executive Director determines that acceptance:
    • would provide a significant public benefit, and
    • would not influence or reasonably appear to influence TxDOT in the performance of its duties.
43 TAC §1.503