1. (a) The commission, by written order, will select projects for funding under the TA Set-Aside Program based on:

   1. (1) recommendations from the director of the division responsible for administering the TA Set-Aside Program;
   2. (2) the potential benefit to the state of the project; and
   3. (3) whether the project enhances the surface transportation system.
2. (b) The commission is not bound by project selection recommendations provided by the department.
3. (c) The department will notify the project sponsor of the selection.
4. (d) The commission will specify a fixed amount of TA Set-Aside funds for each project. Project costs in excess of this amount are the responsibility of the project sponsor. The project sponsor may seek additional funds through the TA Set- Aside Program in subsequent program calls.
5. (e) A project that is not selected must be resubmitted to receive consideration during subsequent program calls.

Source Note:The provisions of this §11.411 adopted to be effective January 4, 2017, 41 TexReg 10664.