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TxDOT TUCP Reevaluation Guide — April 30, 2026 Deadline

TxDOT has launched the statewide DBE reevaluation under the October 2025 Interim Final Rule. ALL certified Texas DBE firms have been delisted and must submit a personal narrative to regain eligibility. The deadline is April 30, 2026.

7,000+
Certified Texas DBEs
Largest DBE population in the nation
April 30, 2026
Reevaluation Deadline
Set by TxDOT — all firms delisted
1 Agency
Texas TUCP
TxDOT administers the statewide program

⚠️ ALL Texas DBEs Delisted — Immediate Action Required

TxDOT has taken an extraordinary step: ALL currently certified DBE firms in Texas have been delisted from the DBE program pending reevaluation under the October 2025 Interim Final Rule. This means Texas DBE firms cannot currently be counted toward DBE contract goals on any TxDOT-funded project.

To regain eligibility, firms must submit a personal narrative demonstrating individualized social and economic disadvantage by April 30, 2026. This is not optional — firms that do not submit will remain permanently delisted.

Contact: DBEProgram@txdot.gov · TxDOT DBE Program Page

Last updated: March 2026

Texas TUCP Certifying Agency

Unlike multi-agency programs in other states, the Texas Unified Certification Program is administered entirely by a single agency — TxDOT. All Texas DBE applications and reevaluations go directly through TxDOT.

TxDOT — Texas TUCPLead Agency

Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT administers the Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP), which is the sole DBE certifying authority for the state of Texas. Unlike multi-agency programs in other states, all Texas DBE certifications flow through TxDOT directly.

Statewide — all 254 Texas counties
125 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
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5-Step Preparation Timeline

TxDOT has delisted all Texas DBEs. The April 30, 2026 deadline is firm. Here's how to prepare your reevaluation submission.

1

Confirm Your Delisting Status

Log in to the TxDOT B2G system or contact DBEProgram@txdot.gov to confirm your firm's current status. All firms have been notified by mail, but verify your contact information is current with TxDOT.

2

Gather Financial Records

Collect your last three years of business and personal tax returns, personal financial statements, and current business financials. These support your economic disadvantage documentation.

3

Draft Your Personal Narrative

Write a narrative covering your personal background, educational barriers, employment history, social disadvantage evidence, economic disadvantage evidence, and business history. This is the most critical document. The narrative must demonstrate disadvantage without referencing race, sex, or ethnicity.

4

Compile Supporting Documentation

Gather corroborating evidence: bank loan denial letters, pay records showing wage disparities, emails documenting exclusion, contract records, and sworn affidavits. The more specific and documented your evidence, the stronger your application.

5

Submit by April 30, 2026

Submit your complete reevaluation packet through TxDOT's designated submission process before April 30, 2026. Contact DBEProgram@txdot.gov immediately if you have questions about the submission portal or requirements.

Texas DBE Resources

Guidance for TxDOT TUCP reevaluation and personal narrative preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that all Texas DBEs have been delisted?

TxDOT has removed all currently certified DBE firms from the active DBE roster pending reevaluation under the October 2025 Interim Final Rule. While delisted, your firm cannot be counted toward DBE contract goals on TxDOT-funded projects. You regain eligibility only after submitting a compliant personal narrative and completing the reevaluation process.

What is the Texas TUCP?

The Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) is the statewide DBE certification program administered entirely by TxDOT. Unlike California (10 agencies) or New York (multiple agencies), all Texas DBE certifications are handled by a single agency — TxDOT directly. This makes the Texas process simpler to navigate but means all firms must work directly with TxDOT.

What is the April 30, 2026 deadline?

TxDOT has set April 30, 2026 as the deadline for all currently certified DBE firms to submit their personal narrative and supporting documentation for reevaluation. Missing this deadline means remaining permanently delisted from the Texas DBE program.

What must my personal narrative include?

Your narrative must demonstrate individualized social and economic disadvantage without relying on presumptions based on race, sex, or ethnicity. It should cover: your personal background and family economic history, educational barriers, employment history and workplace discrimination, specific incidents of social disadvantage (with dates and dollar impacts), economic barriers to business growth (financing, bonding, insurance), and a comparative analysis showing how your situation differs from non-disadvantaged peers.

How long does a DBE personal narrative need to be?

TxDOT guidance suggests narratives should be thorough and detailed — typically 4 to 8 pages. Quality matters more than length. Each claim of disadvantage must be supported by specific evidence: dates, dollar amounts, names of institutions that denied you financing, contracts you lost, and comparisons to similarly situated non-disadvantaged firms.

Your Narrative Is Due April 30

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