1. (a) The department may develop an acknowledgment program to recognize monetary donations provided to benefit a highway-related service.
2. (b) A donation may be used only for the highway-related purpose for which it is made.
3. (c) The acknowledgment program is applicable to all state highways.
4. (d) Chapter 1, Subchapter M of this title (relating to Donations) does not apply to a donation accepted under this program.
5. (e) The department may contract with a vendor under §12.354 of this subchapter (relating to Acknowledgment Program Vendor Contract; Program Agreement) for services related to the program. If a vendor is used, the department will continue to manage and provide the highway-related services funded by the donations.
6. (f) The department will install and maintain the acknowledgment signs erected under this program.
7. (g) The department may not accept donations from an individual or entity that is regulated by the department or that is involved with the department through a contract, purchase, payment, or claim, and such an individual or entity may not participate in the acknowledgment program.

8. (h) The department may not place an acknowledgment sign that references:

   1. (1) an alcoholic beverage;
   2. (2) tobacco product; or
   3. (3) sexually oriented business, product, or service.

Source Note:The provisions of this §12.353 adopted to be effective February 21, 2013, 38 TexReg 1001.