Chapter 3: Roles and Responsibilities
Section 1: Personnel
TxDOT Administration
TxDOT Administration approves Implementation Project Recommendations
(IPRs) in functional areas, including authority for sole-sourcing
when applicable.
Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)
The Office of Primary Responsibility is the TxDOT District/Division
(DD) which maintains responsibility for the implementation of a
project. A representative from the OPR is generally assigned to
the Project Team, to provide expertise from the TxDOT organization most
knowledgeable of the functional area within the scope of the project.
Research and Technology Implementation Division (RTI)
RTI manages TxDOT’s research and implementation programs including,
but not limited to, the following:
- coordinating the development of projects,
- developing and managing research and implementation projects budgets,
- providing technical and contracting support to all research teams,
- tracking and supporting the implementation of research results,
- completing required state and federal reports,
- maintaining relevant policies and procedures, and
- reporting program status to theExecutive Committee.