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For more information about the proposal submission process, refer to the University Handbook.

FY2027 Research Program Timeline

February 3, 2026, 12:00PM: Closing date for Q$A Submission via Euna by University Liaisons
March 5, 2026, 12:00PM: Closing date for Proposal Submission

FY2027 Open research request for proposals

PS #	Project Statement Tile
27-008	Evaluate the Implementation of Hot Mix Asphalt Thick-Lift Paving
27-021	Enhanced Performance and Consistency of Recycled Mixes through Better Grading and Management of RAP
27-022	Develop Repeatability and Acceptance Criteria of Balanced Mix Design Performance Tests
27-023	Evaluate Long-term Skid Resistance of Concrete Pavement with Different Surface Texture Techniques
27-024	Optimize Opening-to-Traffic Criteria for Texas Concrete Pavements & Repairs via Reliable In-Place Measurements
27-026	Update Pavement Aggregate Quality Requirement/Specification Based on Performance
27-034	Develop Enhanced Quality Assurance Methods for Full-Depth Reclamation Construction
27-035	Develop Next Generation Pavement Evaluation Tool for Texas Highways
27-040	Develop Optimum Rehabilitation Strategies for Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement with Partial-Depth Distresses
27-047	Develop Pavement Evaluation Technologies for Flooded Roadways
27-048	Quantitative Field Testing of Cement Distribution in a Cement Treated Base
27-050	Leverage Traffic Speed Deflection Data for TxDOT Pavement Design
27-055	High Performance Waterborne Traffic Paint: Financial, Safety, and Durability Potential as Substitutes to Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
27-072	Leverage Existing Traffic Signal Equipment to Obtain Traffic Volumes
27-077	Develop an AI-Based Dynamic Alternative Routing for Commercial Vehicles During Disruptions
27-079	Integrating Safety into Freight Planning: Investigating Rural Intersection and Interchange Design Factors Contributing to Truck Crashes
27-086	Develop Aquatic Organism Passage Designs to Reduce Barriers
27-090	Conduct Economic Impact Assessment of Transit in Texas
27-100	Develop Design Guidelines for Conversion of Texas Cone Penetrometer to Standard Penetration Test N-Values Blow Counts
27-107	Investigating the Structural Impact of Delamination in Precast Concrete Panel Decks
27-108	Developing TxDOT Design Guidelines for Riprap Rock Size and Apron Limits at Culverts
27-117	Conduct 1D and 2D Hydraulic Modeling of Traffic Rail for Design of TxDOT Bridges and Culverts
27-118	Synthesis: Flood Early Warning Systems in Texas and the United States
27-119	Synthesis: Techniques for Freeboard and Other Simplified Approaches to Account for Uncertainty
27-130	Leveraging Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Data in Transportation Infrastructure Management Systems
27-138	Identify Survey Marker Requirements and Develop Strategic Roadmap for Embedding Control in Roadway Structures
27-149	Roadside Safety Device Analysis, Testing, and Evaluation Program
27-152	Develop an AI-Enabled Flood Intelligence System Using TxDOT Highway CCTV Cameras
27-165	Traffic Control Device Analysis, Testing, and Evaluation Program
27-177	Tracking Performance of Access Management Improvements
27-191	Clearview: Revisiting the Safety Benefits of this Long-Used Sign Font
27-199	Determine Appropriate Live Load Distribution Factors for Exterior Wide Flange Girders

Universities begin work on projects in FY2027

How does a problem statement become a research project?

TxDOT reviews submitted problem statements before approving them for research:

Problem statements are reviewed and prioritized with project recommendations for each functional area.
Top recommended problem statements across all five functional areas are converted into project statements.
Project statements are submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and the TxDOT Executive Review Board for final approval.
The Request for Proposal for selected project statements are announced.

Functional area committees

The Functional Area Committees consist of subject matter experts from TxDOT districts, divisions, and universities. The five committees are:

Construction, Maintenance, and Materials.
Planning and Environmental.
Safety and Operations.
Structures and Hydraulics.
Strategy and Innovation.