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Full-text search across every Texas state senator's press releases since January 2025. English stemming, title + body. Body text is extracted from the linked PDF or HTML detail page on every record.
Blanco is pleased to announce that the Texas Transportation
Commission has awarded $16 million to El Paso County … operations and maintenance facility for public transportation.
The funding includes $12.8 million in federal funds and $3.2 million
financial cost associated, including temporary shelter, food
assistance, transportation, and other social services. Unfortunately, local governments
often … state; and
● Make recommendations for statutory improvements.
Transportation
Statewide Intercity Transportation
In October 2025, the Texas Department
Appointment of Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission
Gordon is the first El Pasoan to serve … Abbott has appointed Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC).
Transportation decisions made at the state level
January 29, 2026
Contact: (512) 463-0120
Texas Transportation Commission Approves $10 Million Grant for South Texas International … Airport in Edinburg
Austin, TX — Today, the Texas Transportation Commission approved a $10 million award to the South
November 13, 2025
Contact: (512) 463-0120
Texas Transportation Commission Awards Orange Grove $1.7 Million Grant for “Grove … Sidewalk & Crosswalks” Project
Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Transportation Commission approved a $1,678,000 federal Transportation Alternatives
existing vehicles, and water tenders used to transport large amounts of water to a fire scene in areas
funding, and multi-agency
efforts to strengthen healthcare, transportation, and workforce development across West Texas.
“Cassandra has been
City of El Paso: $120,000 grant for transportation programs and services
Senator Blanco issued the following statement … their families will have access to housing,
counseling, transportation, and other critical support right here in our communities
Hinojosa Announces $3.4 Million Award from the Texas Transportation Commission to Port of Corpus Christi
Austin, TX — Senator … Hinojosa is pleased to announce that the Texas Transportation Commission has awarded the Port of Corpus Christi
Blanco Announces $2.1 Billion in 2026 Unified
Transportation Program Funding for El Paso District
Austin, Texas- Today, Senator … César J. Blanco announced that the Texas Transportation
Commission has approved the 2026 Unified Transportation Program
Pecos East
Relief Route in 2026 Unified Transportation Program
Austin, Texas- Today, Senator César J. Blanco announced that … Texas Transportation
Commission has approved the 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year
infrastructure plan
Business and Commerce, Jurisprudence
(Vice-Chair), Economic Development, Transportation, and Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Bend legislative delegation joined the Texas Department of Transportation and the community of Corpus Christi for the Ribbon
early 2011, under the leadership of Texas Transportation Commission Chair Deirdre Delisi, TxDOT agreed to allocate $500 million … contribute funds or land.
In 2012, the Texas Transportation Commission reaffirmed their commitment during a visit to Corpus
working with him on various committees, including Finance, Transportation, and Redistricting, among others.
Senator Hancock is a good
Doubles CCMR outcomes bonuses for special education kids
Transportation allotment for special education students
“Families of children with
investments: $40 billion for the Texas Department of Transportation, $10.8 billion for higher education formula funding, $6.4 billion … million for Grants for Border Zone Fire Departments
Transportation
$10 million for South Texas International Airport in Edinburg
supply needs; and addresses our state’s
transportation needs for highway project development, construction, and maintenance.
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border using false shipping documents and unlicensed transporters. The result: millions in lost tax revenue, increased environmental risks … strong civil and criminal penalties, tightens motor fuel transporter licensing requirements, and enhances fuel export tracking, specifically targeting
would rename the Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County to the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia
spent on roads and emergency services, not non-transportation projects
AUSTIN TX — The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill … road maintenance and public safety services over non-transportation- related spending, and to recognize the $116M spent
jobs across a range of sectors, including recycling, transportation, and manufacturing.
The bill provides structure and oversight through … Business and Commerce, Jurisprudence (Vice-Chair), Economic
Development, Transportation, and Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
March 27, 2025
Contact: (512) 463-0120
Texas Transportation Commission Awards $8 Million Grant to Rural Economic Assistance … League, Inc.
Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Transportation Commission announced an $8 million grant to the Rural Economic
Highlights
• $39.9 billion to address the state's transportation needs, including $35.8 billion
specifically for highway planning
Business and Commerce, Jurisprudence (Vice-Chair), Economic
Development, Transportation, and Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs