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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

840 Press Releases
  • Published on July 17, 2025 - 22:24 GMT

    Building a foundation for the future

    What can I do? Talk to your city or county and TxDOT District. They are the first ones to propose projects at the local level that could eventually be developed and funded in the UTP. It is also key that you attend the public meetings to ensure your voice …

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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 18:39 GMT

    Speeding doesn’t save time, it costs lives

    AUSTIN – Whether it’s catching a fish or smoking a brisket, Texans know the importance of patience. So, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding drivers to use that patience behind the wheel and drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe …

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  • Published on July 9, 2025 - 20:39 GMT

    Texas Highways magazine celebrates Lone Star State

    July/August 2025 edition honors Texas landmarks, culture, and pride while supporting statewide tourism July 9, 2025 By Staff AUSTIN — In a sweeping celebration of everything that makes Texas bold, Texas Highways Magazine’s latest issue is helping to …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

    Major projects across the state in June

    July 1, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, TxDOT continues to push forward on major infrastructure projects aimed at keeping Texas connected, safe and moving into the future. Here’s a look back at groundbreakings and …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 00:58 GMT

    TxDOT celebrates new Harbor Bridge

    June 28, 2025 By Rickey Dailey CORPUS CHRISTI – The much-anticipated new Harbor Bridge is now open to southbound traffic after the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) cut the ribbon today on the $1.3 billion project. "To remain the Best State …

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  • Published on June 27, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

    TxDOT seeks feedback on $101.6 billion, 10-year plan

    AUSTIN – Now’s the time to weigh in on proposed projects in communities across the state. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working on a new 10-year statewide transportation plan to meet the demand of a growing population and a thriving …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

    Highways and honky tonks

    June 26, 2025 by Jeff Williford TYLER — By day, Nicholas Martin is coordinating road designs with precision and purpose. By night, he’s gliding across hardwood floors with rhythm and flair. As a design project coordinator for TxDOT in Tyler, Martin brings …

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  • Published on June 24, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

    TxDOT breaks ground on McKinney project

    June 24, 2025 By Madison Schein MCKINNEY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), along with local and state officials, broke ground last week on the Spur 399/State Highway 5 project between U.S. 75 and Stewart Road. The event marked a significant …

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  • Published on June 20, 2025 - 23:01 GMT

    Inside scoop: Texas Transportation Commission June 2025

    June 20, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its June 2025 meeting. Unified Transportation Program The Commission heard about the draft 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), …

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  • Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

    Reviving a lost art

    June 18, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine Alto, Texas — Joining forces with local partners, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is helping to revive a centuries-old basket making tradition using rivercane. In a unique partnership celebrating culture and …

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  • Published on June 18, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

    Guardrails aren’t free

    June 17, 2025 By Tila Grant DALLAS — Guardrails are built to save lives, but repairing them comes at a steep cost, one that ultimately impacts every Texas taxpayer. Every week, TxDOT crews respond to damaged guardrails across the state, deploying emergency …

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  • Published on June 16, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

    Real lives, real losses of drunk driving

    AUSTIN – Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light. …

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  • Published on June 7, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

    TxDOT Partners with the East Downtown Redevelopment Authority to launch a public art initiative

    June 6, 2025 By Danny Perez HOUSTON – Layers of unsanctioned street art transformed two vacant buildings at 1530 Chartres St. and 2011 Leeland St. into a familiar gathering place locals informally call the Graffiti Park area. Seeking to honor that …

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  • Published on June 7, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

    Account compromise leads to crash records data breach

    AUSTIN – A compromise of an account has led to improper downloads of a large number of crash records, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working to notify those affected. On May 12, 2025, TxDOT identified unusual activity in its Crash …

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  • Published on June 6, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

    Clawing her way to a new home

    June 6, 2025 By Madison Schein BLUE RIDGE, Texas — Working close to speeding traffic, operating heavy machinery in rugged conditions, road work demands constant vigilance. But now and then — amidst the chaos — an unexpected moment of tenderness emerges. …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 22:36 GMT

    Not just a place to go, a place to remember

    June 3, 2025 by Jeff Williford HENDERSON, Texas — Everyone knows Texas is full of unique and historic sites, but one stop in Rusk County is a literal throne from the past—an outhouse that has survived for decades. “It’s fancy, and very elaborate for that …

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

    Inside scoop: Texas Transportation Commission May 2025

    5/22/25 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its May 2025 meeting. Energy sector Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Don Evans, who serves as the chairman of the Permian Strategic Partnership …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

    Roadside patrols at your service in Houston

    5/22/25 By Danny Perez A flat tire, running out of gas or an overheating vehicle on a major freeway can raise most anyone’s anxiety level at any time. Add to that a high volume of traffic on a busy roadway, and it can also create a very dangerous situation …

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  • Published on May 20, 2025 - 21:10 GMT

    Driving on science

    5/20/25 By Cynthia Vaquera When we drive on Texas roads, the last thing we think about is what our tires are rolling on. But behind every mile of every road, science is at work. At the TxDOT’s Materials and Tests division lab, even the smallest detail is …

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  • Published on May 15, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

    Seat belts only work if you wear them

    AUSTIN – It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you do. Everyone needs to buckle up. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear their seat belt every ride, every time. First …

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