For both construction and non-construction projects being managed by local governments (LGs), are located on the state highway system or include federal or state funding, the LG must obtain approval from TxDOT for its proposed procurement procedure for the selection of a professional services provider, a contractor for a construction or maintenance project, or a materials provider.

In some cases, the LG will need to purchase services or goods not in these categories. The LG should refer to in this Manual for guidance on these types of procurement procedures.