Tex. Gov’t Code §2262.004 requires personnel of a state agency to disclose information regarding certain relationships with, and direct or indirect pecuniary interests in, any party to a major contract with the state agency prior to the award of a major contract.

TxDOT has implemented its own Nepotism Policy in order to better monitor its contracts for the potential of nepotism. TxDOT personnel involved in making a decision or recommendation regarding the solicitation, evaluation, award, or terms of a contract that amounts to $1 million or more, as well as a work authorization of $100,000 or more under such contracts, must complete and sign the State Agency Uniform Nepotism Disclosure Form before the contract or work authorization is executed.

This requirement applies to all scientific services, commercial lab, engineering, architecture, survey and other professional services that fall into certain categories based on dollar amount. Supplemental agreements and supplemental work authorizations do not require the Disclosure Form. The Executive Director must approve the execution of either the contract or work authorization if a positive response is received.