Settlements

  • Memorandum regarding proposed settlement is received from the AAG.
  • The ROW Project Delivery Manager, Project Delivery Director, or Division Director should review the proposed settlement and reply to AAG.
  • If proposed settlement is accepted, AAG will prepare Agreed Judgment and may send it to TxDOT to secure parties' signatures. (AAG will direct this action.)
  • File the Agreed Judgment in the court record of the court where the proceeding is pending and certified copy(s) is (are) ordered.
  • If Agreed Judgment is for an equal or lesser amount, the certified copy is filed in the Property Records of the County where the parcel is located.
  • If Agreed Judgment is for a greater amount, file-marked copy is used to request additional funds through TxC. (Note: payee(s) shown in Agreed Judgment.)
  • Warrant is received and delivered to payee shown in Agreed Judgment.
  • If delivered to other than the court, AAG should send a Release (or Satisfaction) of Judgment to be signed when warrant is delivered.
  • If applicable, Release (or Satisfaction) of Judgment is filed in the court record where the proceeding is pending.
  • A certified copy is ordered and filed in the Property Records.
  • Order title policy.
  • Email file-marked copies of all documents filed to the AAG and upload to OnBase.
  • Update eminent domain page in TxC with any legal settlements and approvals.