4.2.2 Special Specifications
Special Specifications are methods and/or items of work that are not covered by Standard Specifications. All Special Specifications are assigned a
four-digit Special Specification number
, preceded by the prefix “SS,” for organizational and reference purposes (e.g., SS1004 Tree Protection). Special Specifications may introduce a new article, may be completely new specifications, or may be modifications of Standard Specifications. The three types of Special Specifications are shown in
.Type | Description |
Statewide Special Specifications | Approved for statewide use |
Districtwide Special Specifications 1 | Approved for use in a specific District(s). These Special Specifications may be used on projects outside the originally approved District(s) but must be resubmitted for approval to be used in other Districts |
One-time use Special Specifications | Approved for one-time use on a specific project(s). These may be used on projects other than the originally approved project but must be resubmitted for approval to be used on the additional project(s)1 . |
Notes: 1. See
regarding submission and approval process. | |
For an index of all previously approved Special Specifications, and the Special Specifications themselves, refer to the TxDOT.gov
.