Open Records Policy

TxDOT's policy is to provide you with the fullest possible access to public information. If you wish to request records under the Texas Public Information Act, please refer to the following requirements and guidelines.

  • Requests must be made in writing. Telephone requests are not considered open records requests.
     
  • Please include your name, address, telephone number and a clear description of the records you are requesting in all open records requests.
     
  • Requests (including fax requests) may be addressed to one of the following TxDOT officials:
    • Executive Director
    • Manager of Media Relations (former Director of Public Information)
    • General Counsel
    • The District Engineer, Division Director or Office Director who has the information you are requesting. (View our organizational chart.)
       
  • E-mail requests will be accepted only if they are sent through our web site in accordance with 43 TAC Chapter 3. To send an open records request now, please use our Open Records Request Page.
     
  • Written requests may be mailed, faxed or delivered in person to our offices at 125 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701, or to the addresses listed on the district/division/office contact pages.

TxDOT is under no legal obligation to respond if the requirements of the Public Information Act are not followed. For questions about the Public Information Act, please consult the Web site of the Texas Office of Attorney General, Open Records Division.