To better serve the needs of all the stakeholders and to save time and money in the mapping process, the department has implemented an online mapping system linked to its databases.

The following is an excerpt from the policy memorandum dated May 3, 2016:

"In an effort to reduce the amount of time to deliver a ROW projects, effective the date of this memorandum, the ROW Division will no longer require the creation or submission of a ROW map sheets (paper and MicroStation files) as a requirement for the 'Authority to Proceed'.

The Right of Way maps as currently used are being replaced by the a web based mapping application known as the that is available to internal users and the public on ROW Division's txdot.gov webpage.

The two main requirements to start the acquisition process for a project will be an ArcGIS geodatabase populated with parcel features and a signed and sealed Property Description. The are presently available on txdot.gov for internal users and Consultants.

Some parts of the acquisition process (title and appraisal) can proceed with only the ArcGIS geodatabase populated with schematic footprint. The final signed and sealed Property Description will be needed in the later stages of acquisition for the title policy, certified appraisal and as part of the deed.

Under the new standards, the ArcGIS geodatabase and Property Descriptions can be submitted as they are completed, instead of waiting for the submission of a complete ROW

map."

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Project Delivery staff will coordinate with District ROW mapping staff to set the priority of submission of parcels.