Status of the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program:
In accordance with U.S. DOTs Interim Final Rule (IFR), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Airport Concessions Program Implementation Modifications, 90 Fed. Reg. 47,969 (October 3, 2025) pertaining to the DBE Program and 49 C.F.R. Part 26, VIA is pausing establishment of DBE and enforcement of DBE goal compliance requirements until further notice.
VIA only accepts DBE certifications from the following six (6) Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) agencies:
If you are a certified DBE firm in a state other than Texas, you may seek reciprocity in Texas by completing a DBE Interstate Application through SCTRCA’s Online Portal, or with one of the six (6) TUCP agencies listed above.
