The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) enters into with each incorporated city in the state, defining the responsibilities of the city and the state. Inside cities, the maintenance responsibility for traffic control devices is set forth in these agreements.

The latest standard Municipal Maintenance Agreement can be downloaded in of the

Maintenance Management Manual

, published by the Maintenance Division (MNT). Districts should periodically review existing Municipal Maintenance Agreements to ensure that maintenance responsibilities are being adhered to by both parties (TxDOT and city). In some cases, the agreement may need to be amended to reflect current maintenance practices.