Important Update: TUCP DBE/ACDBE Reevaluation Process
The Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP), led by Texas Department of Transportation, has announced a statewide reevaluation process for all certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE).
This process is required for all Texas-based firms that wish to continue participating in these programs under updated eligibility criteria.
Submission Timeline
The TUCP will accept DBE and ACDBE reevaluation documentation during the following window:
Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 30, 2026
Required Documentation
All Texas-based DBE and ACDBE firms who wish to continue participating in these programs must be reevaluated for eligibility under the new criteria. Qualifying individuals/owners of these firms must submit the following documents to their respective TUCP certification agency:
Form CIV-PN (Personal Narrative), including all required supporting documentation
Complete copy of the most recently filed personal tax return, including all schedules and W-2s
Current personal bank statement
It is important that all submitted documentation is complete and accurate to ensure timely review.
Informational Webinars and Resources
Invitations to informational webinars will be distributed soon.
If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled webinars, all correspondence and materials, including recordings of these webinars, will be posted on TxDOT’s IFR page for access at a later time.
Important Program Updates
As TUCP moves through the reevaluation process, firms should be aware of the following:
Withdrawal Option:DBEs and ACDBEs who do not wish to seek reevaluation may withdraw from the program by submitting a Technical Support Ticket through their portal with “Withdraw DBE/ACDBE Certification” in the ticket subject.
Temporary Delisting:All DBE/ACDBE firms will be delisted from the TUCP directory during the reevaluation process. Only firms that successfully demonstrate eligibility under the new criteria will be reinstated.
Interstate Certifications:Interstate DBE/ACDBE firms will also be delisted until the firm reapplies for Interstate Certification. Interstate Certifications will resume after the statewide reevaluation process is complete.
New Applications on Hold:New DBE/ACDBE certification applications are temporarily on hold.
Declarations of Eligibility (DOE):Processing of DBE/ACDBE Declarations of Eligibility (DOE) are temporarily on hold and will resume after the statewide reevaluation process is complete. Your certification dates will not change as a result of this pause.
TUCP Participating Agencies
The Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) includes the following agencies:
Questions and Assistance
For questions related to the reevaluation process, please submit them to
IFR@txdot.gov
If you need a language translation or an accommodation to complete these documents, please contact the Civil Rights Division at CivilRights@txdot.gov or 512-416-4700 for assistance.
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