Feb. 24, 2026 By Julien Devereux AUSTIN—More electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are coming to Texas to help meet the increasing demand of EVs on the road. Texans are driving more electric cars every year. Between July 2022 and the end of 2025, the …
Feb. 18, 2026 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — Significant changes in the capabilities and use of AI has led to the need for TxDOT to update its Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan. Since launching its AI Strategic Plan in December 2024, the Texas Department …
AUSTIN – Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it's a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University Interscholastic …
Feb. 12, 2026 By Jewel Schoppe SAN ANGELO — The Texas Department of Transportation’s San Angelo District was recently recognized for turning old tires into smoother, longer-lasting roads. In recent construction projects in the San Angelo area, TxDOT used …
Feb. 4, 2026 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — The new year began with significant progress on highway expansion, safety improvements and local mobility projects across the state. The work includes major interstate reconstruction in Texas’ largest cities, …
Jan. 30, 2026 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its January meeting. Winter weather response The commissioners and TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams commended TxDOT employees for …
Jan. 22, 2026 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — With winter weather expected to impact a large part of the state, TxDOT is asking drivers to stay home if possible. TxDOT crews began pretreating roadways on Wednesday in anticipation of freezing temperatures and …
By Laura Butterbrodt Jan. 20,2026 AUSTIN – A new asphalt testing method will help improve pavement quality and make roads more durable over time, not just in Texas but across the country. The method, developed by the Texas Department of Transportation ( …
AUSTIN – Being a good Texan on the road isn’t just about driving kind, courteous and safe. It’s about looking out for each other, and that includes watching for the signs of human trafficking. While some behaviors on our roadways are obviously unsafe, the …
Jan. 7, 2026 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From transformative urban highway projects in Austin and San Antonio to flood recovery and safety improvements, TxDOT saw progress on major projects in December, benefiting communities throughout the state. Austin: …
AUSTIN – As football fans watched inside the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1986, Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared on the screen in the first ad of the most iconic anti-litter campaigns: Don’t mess with Texas. Now, four decades later, the Texas Department of …
Dec. 18, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — Highway designations can be tricky. To get where you’re going in Texas, you can take an FM to a PR and that would be no BS. “BS” as in Business State Highway. What did you think it meant? Texas is home to the …
Dec. 17, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its December meeting. Year at a glance Acting Commission Chair Alvin New presented a recap of notable accomplishments and events the Texas …
Dec. 11, 2025 By Bailey Doucet SPLENDORA, TX —The family of fallen U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez joined TxDOT and state leaders in renaming the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in his honor through TxDOT’s Memorial Sign Program. The program allows …
Dec. 16, 2025 By Lauren Macias-Cervantes El Paso — If you’re planning a road trip this December, packing those presents is just a part of the preparation. Vehicle maintenance is also an important part of any holiday travel. TxDOT HERO teams are out helping …
Dec. 9, 2025 By Jewel Schoppe SAN ANGELO – TxDOT recently welcomed families for a holiday-themed Car Seat Safety Checkup event to help caregivers ensure their children are traveling as safely as possible this holiday season. Certified Child Passenger …
AUSTIN – The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays. There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes. As Texans gather to celebrate this time of year, the Texas Department of …
Dec. 2, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From long-awaited intersection reopenings and new flyovers, to pedestrian upgrades, mobility improvements surged statewide in November. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) closed out November with major …
Nov. 25, 2025 By Victoria Lara DALLAS — With nothing more than her two hands and determination, TxDOT’s Marjorie Bentz has dedicated the past seven years to honoring the lives lost on Texas roads. This year marks the 25th anniversary of #EndTheStreakTX …
Nov. 19, 2025 By Cynthia Vaquera AUSTIN — Keeping roads in good condition takes more than just equipment, cones and asphalt. It requires planning, commitment and leaders like Kevin Lenox, TxDOT maintenance supervisor in Burnet. “From day to day the …
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