6.4.3 Utility Agreements

All required utility adjustments eligible for State cost participation must be performed in accordance with an executed “Utility Agreement.” The agreement specifies each party’s rights and responsibilities regarding the highway/utility interface.
Assignment of agreement approval authority, by the District or ROW, depends on the agreement type and other conditions. An agreement is required, even if the utility adjustment is incorporated in a TxDOT construction contract. More information on utility agreements can be found in TxDOT’s ROW Utility Manual.
The Utility Agreement includes:
  • Standard utility agreement form;
  • Plans, specifications, and detailed cost estimates;
  • Evidence of reimbursable interest; and
  • The utility joint-use agreement.