Manual Use

This is primarily intended to be accessed online. The online version takes precedence over printed copies, changes, updates, and edits. However, paper copies may be used in the field. Copies should be checked against the online manual version for currency date to ensure the latest information. Caution should be taken not to rely entirely on the printed version due to ongoing updates and/or changes.
Some information in this manual is excerpted and/or adapted from other sources, both online and standard text. Users should be aware that information found in this manual may change at the source and therefore should check the sources provided to ensure use of the most current information.
The
TxDOT Survey Manual
is intended to provide guidance for planning, executing, and classifying surveys for both Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) employees and contractors.
The
TxDOT Survey Manual
contains information governing the operational standards used by TxDOT. These standards are the policies and guidelines set forth by TxDOT regarding surveying processes and procedures.