Every new letting from TxDOT enters a market that is already marked by significant active work. The active TxDOT workload currently stands at $20.18 billion across 3,608 active projects distributed over 25 districts. This workload is not evenly split; some districts carry much heavier backlogs than others.

Active backlog refers to the remaining value tied to projects currently underway, while change orders represent the approved contract value additions after projects have been awarded. The Dallas district has the largest active backlog at $4.82 billion, while Fort Worth leads with a change order percentage of 21.0%. Houston exhibits a substantial active project count with 409 projects but carries a lower active backlog than both Dallas and Austin.

This report shows both district totals and notable individual projects to reveal how active workload is shaped. Insights will be drawn not only from backlog data but also from change orders to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current market landscape.

The interactive district view shows how active backlog and change orders are distributed across Texas. One view highlights areas where the remaining active backlog is concentrated, while the other reveals where approved change orders have occurred.

These perspectives showcase different facets of the active market. For example, Dallas stands out with a considerable backlog, while Fort Worth shows pronounced change orders. Together, these layers provide a nuanced view of where the market is actively evolving.

Dallas leads all districts with an active backlog of $4.82 billion across 313 projects. This marks a distinct difference from Houston, which has the second largest backlog at $2.34 billion but manages this workload over 409 projects, reflecting a broader project base with lower per-project values.

In contrast, Fort Worth, with an active backlog of $1.19 billion across 196 projects, highlights a different active project profile, showing a concentrated workload despite fewer projects overall. Fort Worth's leading change order percentage of 21.0% further distinguishes its market characteristics.

The distribution of backlogs and project counts illustrates that mere project volume does not fully capture where remaining dollars are concentrated. The diverse profiles across districts argue for a deeper analysis of the active market.

The statewide change order percentage stands at 5.6%, reflecting significant additions to project values after initial awards. In the context of notable districts, Fort Worth has the highest change order percentage at 21.0% and an exceptional $625.34 million in total change orders.

Houston, although not leading in change order percentage, has notable change order totals including $492.11 million with a 7.6% change order percentage. The presence of substantial change orders in various districts indicates ongoing adjustments that influence project timelines and contractor dynamics.

This perspective of change orders provides an essential contrast to backlog views, indicating both local market shifts and potential project impacts as districts navigate existing contracts and funding adjustments.

Notable individual projects help illustrate the district-level trends. The largest backlog project is in Dallas, CCSJ 2374-01-137, with an active backlog of $1.71 billion and no reported change orders, representing a significant concentration of funds.

Conversely, the largest change order project, CCSJ 0008-13-125 from Fort Worth, has a backlog of $788.31 million but shows dramatic change orders of $451.41 million, leading to a change order percentage of 28.4%. This highlights contrasting project challenges within the same district and underscores the variability of contract adjustments.

The contrasting profiles of these projects demonstrate how backlog and change order dynamics explain the ongoing market fluctuations and contractor engagements across Texas.

The table below shows the largest active projects by remaining backlog.

The data indicates that Dallas not only leads in backlog but also houses significant single-project values that refine the understanding of the district’s active market.

In summary, Texas has an active backlog of $20.18 billion across 3,608 projects, with Dallas standing out as the largest district by active backlog. Meanwhile, Fort Worth showcases the most substantial change order dynamics.

Contrasts between Houston's project count and the concentrated values in both Dallas and Fort Worth provide insights into the diverse nature of TxDOT’s active workload. Active engagement in ongoing projects and advisory responsiveness will shape the market going forward.