TxDOT makes a written offer to the owner(s) to purchase the land for the approved value.

If the owner(s) make a counteroffer to TxDOT’s offer to purchase the site for the approved value, then TxDOT should forward a memorandum to MNT with a copy to ROW Division Headquarters outlining the reasons for accepting or rejecting the counteroffer. MNT will evaluate the counteroffer and advise TxDOT how to proceed. If TxDOT accepts the counteroffer and agrees to purchase the land for an amount above the approved value, then the owner(s) should write TxDOT a letter containing the terms of the sale. TxDOT will forward this letter to ROW Division Headquarters.