Photo Library

Photos available in our photo library include transportation subjects, scenic landscapes and a wide variety of images that have appeared in TxDOT's publications. Many photos in our Texas Highways magazine are purchased from freelance photographers and are not available through the photo library.

Copies of photographs in the library are available to the public. The copies are produced at a commercial photo lab, and the charges for these services are the customer's responsibility. If the photo is digital, arrangements may be made to transfer it electronically. To learn how to do this, please contact our photo librarian at the address or phone number below.

How can I request copies of photos?

• As our collection is not available online, the best way to make selections is to visit the photo library in person. Please call ahead to schedule your visit. If you are seeking a specific photo, it may be requested by mail or telephone.

• When you have made your selections, you will need to choose a professional photo lab from our list. Once your order is prepared, you may call the photo lab with instructions about the services needed and arrange for payment. The photo library has no service charges and is not involved in the billing process.
• The photo lab will inform you when your order is finished and will expect payment when you pick up the order, unless you have made other arrangements with them. The photo lab automatically returns the original photo materials to our photo library.

Copyright

TxDOT allows photographs to be copied or reproduced as a public service to the Texas travel industry and in compliance with the Public Information Act. Any party who gains and utilizes such photographic materials does so entirely at their own risk, possibly subject to claims or litigation that might be instigated by other parties.

Written releases are not available from people or properties pictured in these photographic materials. Under no circumstances will TxDOT be responsible for or share in liability for any commercial or private use of materials obtained from the department photo library.