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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on September 27, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

    Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission September 2024

    Sept. 27, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Sept. 26, 2024. Public Transportation The Texas Transportation Commission awarded a total of $44.4 million in state and …

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  • Published on September 26, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

    Ads could help expand popular TxDOT roadside service

    Sept. 26, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN — Ads could help expand the popular TxDOT program known as HERO that helps people stranded on roadsides throughout the state. The Texas Transportation Commission approved a new program today that will help provide …

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  • Published on September 23, 2024 - 22:54 GMT

    Those kicks are fast as lightning

    Sept. 23, 2024  By Ginger Wilson CHILDRESS — During the workday, you can find TxDOT employee Marty Navarrette at his desk designing bridges. What may surprise most people about Navarrette is he recently became a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. “When I was …

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  • Published on September 19, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

    Staying in the loop on roundabouts

    Sept. 19, 2024 By Paul Stinson AUSTIN — TxDOT is introducing a new process to help select roundabouts and other innovations to improve safety at intersections — where one-third of Texas’ fatal and injury crashes take place. Roundabouts can reduce fatal …

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  • Published on September 16, 2024 - 15:14 GMT

    Installing car seats isn’t rocket science

    AUSTIN – A car seat can be a lifesaver, but only if it’s installed and used correctly. Whether you’re going to school or taking a family trip, knowing how to properly install a car seat is absolutely vital. To help spread the word about the importance of …

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  • Published on September 12, 2024 - 19:04 GMT

    Intern program offers opportunity for future leaders

    Sept. 12, 2024 By Victoria Burns AUSTIN — TxDOT’s internship program provides valuable experience to the transportation leaders of the future as it welcomed more than 630 students this summer in offices across the state. For these interns, the experience …

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  • Published on September 11, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

    TxDOT warning drivers of spike in texting scams targeting TxTag customers

    AUSTIN – Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout. There have been multiple reports of TxTag customers receiving text messages …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

    Next gen innovation

    Sept. 5, 2024 By Kelly E. Lindner AUSTIN — Science fiction is quickly becoming reality in life — but it’s also just another day on the job site at TxDOT. If you’ve ever visited a TxDOT job site, don’t be alarmed if you notice a robotic worker. There’s …

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  • Published on September 3, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

    Like father, like son

    Sept. 3, 2024 by Ray Pedraza PHARR — For Daniel Garcia, civil engineering is a family tradition. Garcia is the director of construction for TxDOT in Pharr, a position which his dad once held for many years. “Essentially in my capacity, I oversee …

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  • Published on August 27, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

    Governor Abbott, TxDOT announce record $148 billion transportation investment

    Aug. 27, 2024 By Staff AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. This investment includes the unanimous adoption of the more than $104 billion 10-year transportation …

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  • Published on August 26, 2024 - 20:29 GMT

    Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission August 2024

    Aug. 26, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Aug. 22, 2024. Maritime The commission approved a Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund loan to widen and deepen the …

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  • Published on August 23, 2024 - 20:21 GMT

    TxDOT pushes forward on buyback of SH 288

    AUSTIN – To provide Texans with toll relief and more free lanes on which to drive, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to terminate the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA). This action will place the SH 288 managed …

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  • Published on August 21, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

    On a mission: Family turns tragedy into life-saving message

    Aug. 21, 2024 By Lisa Tipton ABILENE — A grieving Texas Panhandle family is working with TxDOT to speak out about the importance of making responsible driving decisions — a point made tragically clear by their daughter’s crashed car, which the family …

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  • Published on August 19, 2024 - 14:40 GMT

    Teaming up with law enforcement to prevent drunk driving

    AUSTIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of …

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  • Published on August 16, 2024 - 00:12 GMT

    From reactive to proactive: Traffic safety at TxDOT

    Aug. 15, 2024 By Tila Grant DALLAS — When Gregory Hunter and his colleague Bernadine Moore retired from their long careers in law enforcement and joined TxDOT, they brought with them a wealth of experience in crash reconstruction and traffic safety. After …

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  • Published on August 13, 2024 - 19:10 GMT

    Nurturing transportation leaders for tomorrow

    Aug. 13, 2024 By Ryan LaFontaine DALLAS — What started as just an idea many years ago is now a statewide initiative to develop some of the best engineers on the planet. Nearly two decades ago, a TxDOT engineer in Dallas devised a plan that would give young …

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  • Published on August 9, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

    A life on the water

    Aug. 9, 2024 By Cynthia Vaquera PORT ARANSAS — Meet Captain David Askew, Port Aransas ferry deck supervisor, whose voyage with TxDOT began on Sept. 1, 2012. His adventure on the water began as a safety supervisor, watching ferry captains in action. “I' …

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  • Published on August 7, 2024 - 20:46 GMT

    Practicing the art of hot mix

    Aug. 7, 2024 By Tila Grant DENTON — A new pilot program for laying hot mix asphalt will help streamline projects and improve the longevity and quality of roads. Each summer, when the temperatures soar, TxDOT crews work to maintain roads by laying hot mix …

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  • Published on August 1, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

    TxDOT delivers $156 million to transit agencies across Texas

    AUSTIN – Texans across the state rely on public transit, and new funding from the Texas Department of Transportation will help provide access and expand service for people to get to jobs, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations. More …

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  • Published on July 31, 2024 - 21:25 GMT

    Inside scoop: Texas Transportation Commission July 2024

    July 31, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on July 30, 2024. UTP public involvement The Texas Transportation Commission adopted the “Connecting Texas 2050” long range …

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