The U. S. Department of Transportation mandates that recipients of federal financial assistance must participate in a statewide UCP (Unified Certification Program).  The UCP is meant to be a “one-stop” shop for all firms seeking certification in a state. Once certified by a member the statewide UCP, a firm is certified throughout the state.

The Texas Unified Certification Program has six certifying agencies. A business’ location determines where the firm’s DBE certification application must be
submitted. The six certifying Texas DBE Certification agencies in Texas are the following:

City of Houston

City of Austin

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

North Central Texas Certification Agency

South Central Texas Certification Agency

Texas Department of Transportation

Go to the following  link to determine where your application must be submitted: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/cst/bop/tucp/cert_region_map.htm

All six agencies accept the Texas Unified Certification Program Application for DBE certification. Firms fill out the application and submit along with the supporting documents to the appropriate TUCP member. In addition to the hard copy application, the City of Houston accepts applications through
their online system. The online system is actually the preferred method for firms submitting their applications to the City of Houston.

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