Local governments (LG) and TxDOT district offices have frequently cooperated in the maintenance of the state highway system. From a contractual perspective, this is done either through a municipal maintenance agreement or through an advance funding agreement for a specific project. The LG may assume all or part of the responsibility for maintenance in these agreements; however, the district remains the primary contact between TxDOT and the LG and, therefore, takes the lead in assuring projects are maintained in accordance with agreement provisions.