Construction for Other Agencies
TxDOT may not construct a highway, road, building, or other
structure for another agency. Tex. Gov’t Code § 771.003.
Exceptions:
- TxDOT can enter into agreements with a state college, university or public junior college authorizing TxDOT to assume responsibility for maintenance, improvement, relocation or extension of existing on-campus streets, parking lots and access ways. Tex. Gov’t Code § 771.003.
- TxDOT can enter into agreements with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads in an institution, hospital, or school. Tex. Transp. Code § 201.603.
- TxDOT can enter into agreements with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to construct, repair, and maintain roads in and adjacent to certain TPWD facilities if the total does not exceed a certain amount and the funding is from Fund 6. Texas Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.013.
- TxDOT can enter into agreements with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to construct, repair, and maintain roads in and adjacent to certain THC facilities if the total does not exceed a certain amount and the funding is from Fund 6. Tex. Gov’t Code § 442.102.
- TxDOT can enter into agreements with the Texas Department of Public Safety to address infrastructure needs that affect law enforcement. Tex. Gov’t Code § 411.0098.