Authority for the Research Program

State of Texas
 — Authority for the program is found in the following statutes:
  • Education Code
    , Section 85.29, which provides for research and experimentation in transportation between TxDOT and the Texas A&M University System.
  • Education Code
    , Section 67.24, which provides for research and experimentation in transportation between TxDOT and The University of Texas.
  • Education Code
    , Chapter 150, which provides for research and experimentation in transportation between TxDOT and Texas public senior colleges and universities.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
 — The Research Program is conducted under the provisions of 23 CFR Part 420
and 23 USC 505 for eligibility purposes
 - Planning and Research Program Administration.