1. (a) To nominate one or more projects during a program call, the project sponsor must submit each nomination in the form prescribed by the department.
2. (b) The nomination package must present persuasive evidence of support for the proposed project from the affected communities and, if applicable, include a commitment to provide the non-state funding match required by §7.124 of this subchapter (relating to Non-State Funding Match) or an explanation of the project sponsor's eligibility for a funding match adjustment under Transportation Code, §222.053.
3. (c) A complete nomination package must be received by the department not later than the specified deadline published in the Texas Register. A nomination package that fails to include any of the items specified in this section or the respective program call is considered to be incomplete and will not be considered for funding.
4. (d) The department may request supplemental information as needed to conduct project screening and evaluation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §7.126 adopted to be effective October 15, 2025, 50 TexReg 6685.