The handbook is divided into two main chapters: pavement marking material selection (Chapter 2) and pavement marking installation and inspection (Chapter 3). Each chapter is designed to serve as a stand-alone document. The handbook provides TxDOT engineers and inspectors with information that will help them better select pavement marking materials and inspect the installation of markings. This chapter (Chapter 1) describes the different parts of the handbook and how it relates to TxDOT pavement marking activities. The chapter also includes additional information about the scope of the handbook.