This law only applies to gifts equal to or more than $500 in value.

TxDOT may not accept a gift from a donor if the donor is a party to an action in which TxDOT will determine the legal rights, duties, or privileges of the donor. If at the time of the proposed donation the donor is involved in such an action, TxDOT may accept the donation 30 days after a ruling by TxDOT on the action becomes final.

Before TxDOT may accept a gift, it must have statutory authority to do so. The Executive Director, or designee, approves gifts made to TxDOT.

For gifts valued at $500 or more, the Commission shall acknowledge the acceptance by minute order, no later than the 90th day after the date the Executive Director, or designee, approves the gift. The minute order must include:

The name of the donor;
A description of the gift; and
A statement of the purpose of the gift.

TxDOT may accept gifts for the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties.