Environmental Programs
We integrate environmental considerations into all TxDOT activities to achieve environmental compliance. TxDOT provides policy, procedures, training, guidance and technical assistance to other sections of the organization.
Environmental programs information
Civil Rights
TxDOT promotes diversity and inclusion opportunities related to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination.
Civil rights programs information
Innovative transportation in Texas
TxDOT works with internal and external transportation stakeholders to advance the development of a high-performance transportation system, which will continue to position Texas as a leader of technological innovation.
Learn more about innovative transportation in Texas
Highway Roadside Assistance
TxDOT operates a free Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) patrol service program to clear minor crashes from area roadways and assist motorists in need.
HERO program information
State Safety Oversight Program - Rail Transit
TxDOT oversees and enforces the safety of the seven rail transit agencies under Federal Transit Administration requirements within Texas.
State safety oversight program information
Transit Vehicle Procurement Program
TxDOT has launched a pilot project to facilitate the cooperative procurement of transit vehicles through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Procurement and Support Services co-op program.
Transit vehicle procurement program information
Economically Disadvantaged County Program
The Texas Transportation Commission is authorized to adjust the minimum local matching funds requirement for counties that meet the threshold for disadvantaged county status.
Economically disadvantaged county program information
Broadband Program
Jointly sponsored by the Right of Way and Information Technology Divisions, the TxDOT Broadband Program is responsible for administering the agency broadband program. To deploy infrastructure and reduce costs to Texas, collaboration between public and private partners is vital.
Broadband program information
County Corridor Agreement Program
Texas counties may enter into an agreement with TxDOT to identify approved transportation corridors within the county.
County corridor agreement program information