If the case is successfully mediated or otherwise settled before trial, the AAG will prepare an Agreed Judgment, obtain the necessary signatures of opposing parties or their counsel and the judge of the court, and file it with the court.

If the Agreed Judgment is the same as or less than the amount deposited for the Award of Special Commissioners, one certified copy of the judgment will be ordered and when received, will be filed in the public records (or property records) of the county in which the property is located. A file-marked copy of the recorded judgment will be sent to the AAG and the ROW Program Office. A title policy will be ordered from the title company.

If the amount of the judgment is less than what was deposited for the Award of Special Commissioners and the money has been withdrawn from the registry of the court, the AAG will be requested to secure a refund for the State. If the refund is made by the court or district clerk, TxDOT must stay in close contact with the proper party so the funds may be obtained promptly. See for additional information on submitting refunds.

If the Agreed Judgment is greater than the amount deposited for the Award of Special Commissioners, ROW PD submits a copy to the ROW Program Office, with a request for additional funds. See Payment Procedures ( ) for further assistance.

When the warrant is received, it will be delivered to the named payee. Generally, this will be the registry of the court. When paid to anyone other than the court, the AAG will prepare a Release or Satisfaction of Judgment to be signed when the warrant is delivered and then filed in the court records or ROW PD will confirm receipt of warrant. After warrant has been received by named payee, a certified copy of the judgment will be filed in the public records (or property records) of the county in which the property is located. A title policy will be ordered from the title company.