TxDOT reviews

3.8

63% would recommend to a friend

(646 total reviews)
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James M. Bass

48% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

TxDOT has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 646 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TxDOT employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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646 reviews
3.0
May 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Low work stress in some districts only. Great retirement benefits if you live long enough. Health benefits for employee only not for family.

Cons

Health benefits is 80% higher for family compared to average private sector firms. Extremely slow financial growth with possibility of no pay raises for consecutive years. No hybrid culture. Micro management in some departments. Favoritism culture where certain employees specially (who started as Engineering Assistants) are promoted to key positions over deserving employees. Retaliation behavior of some management personal. In experienced people in management position unable to handle work load. Mandatory deduction from pay check towards retirement. Salaries are atleast 20% less than private sector.

4.0
Apr 18, 2025

Engineering Program

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

4 year program to become licensed professional engineer.

Cons

Less promotional potential for supervisory positions.

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