Section 6: Signature Authority
Introduction
Signature authority for traffic safety grants and contracts, assurances, certifications, and other documents is delegated to various levels within the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The
, describes signature authority for TxDOT.
The
Legal Manual
is accessible online through the TxDOT network.Signature Authority
The following table lists signature authority related to the Texas Behavioral Traffic Safety Program:
Document | Signature Authority |
|---|---|
Highway Safety Plan (HSP) | Approved by the Texas Transportation Commission; TxDOT Executive Director signs Minute Order. |
Certifications and Assurances of the HSP | Governor’s Representative for Highway Safety - TxDOT Executive Director |
Federal Cooperative Agreements | Division Director, TxDOT TRF |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Agreements | Division Director, TxDOT TRF |
Federal Grant Applications | Division Director, TxDOT TRF |
Interagency Cooperation Contracts (for amounts less than $50,000) | Division Director, TxDOT TRF |
Interagency Cooperation Contracts (for amounts of $50,000 or more) | TxDOT Director of Contract Services Division (CSD) |
Traffic Safety Program Grant Agreements and Amendments (any amount) | Division Director, TxDOT TRF |
State Vouchers for Federal Reimbursement | Grant Accountant, TxDOT Financial Management Division (FIN) |
Project Celebration Agreements | TxDOT District Engineer |
Request to NHTSA to Purchase Equipment (greater than $5,000) with Federal Funds | TxDOT TRF-BTS Director |
Traffic Safety Billings and Reimbursements | TxDOT TRF-BTS Project Managers |
Further Delegation of Signature Authority
When further delegations of signature authority are authorized, they must be made by:
- Giving written notification to the employee, describing the specific grant or document and the extent of the signature authority and responsibility.
- Sending a copy of the delegating memo to the appropriate office as identified in the following table.
If the delegation involves… | Then send the memo to… |
|---|---|
Any grant | TxDOT Contract Services Division (CSD) |
Any purchase | Purchasing Section, TxDOT Procurement Division (PRO) |
Voucher Batch Cover or Invoice Approval | TxDOT Financial Management Division (FIN) |
Other Official Document | TxDOT Contract Services Division (CSD) |
In the absence of the TxDOT TRF Director, signature authority is delegated to the following individuals in the order noted:
- TRF-BTS Director
- other TRF section directors.
For more information on delegation of signature authority, see the
.
The TxDOT district engineer, division director, or office director may submit a consolidated listing of employees to whom delegations are made.
Specific Authority to Contract
Specific authority to contract derives from Government Code,
Title 7, Intergovernmental Relations, Chapter 771, Interagency Cooperation
Contract, §771.003, Authority to Contract; Exceptions. For more
information on authority to contract, see the TxDOT
(link accessible only within
the TxDOT network). Click on the “Delegation of Authority” link
on the left navigation bar to access the signature authority document.