November 2007
Texas voters approved Proposition 12, which authorized the issuance
of up to $5 billion in general obligation bonds.
June 2009
The 81st Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 1, authorizing TxDOT
to go to contract on approximately $2 billion in voter-approved
bonds for non-tolled highway projects.
July 2009
Senate Bill 1 signed by Governor Perry, authorizing the issuance of
$2 billion in general obligation bonds
August 2009
TxDOT briefed Texas Transportation Commission on potential uses of
Prop 12 funds. Commission directed staff to meet with Metropolitan
Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop guiding principles for
project selection priorities.
September 2009
TxDOT met with MPOs to develop guiding principles for project
selection priorities. TxDOT briefed Texas Transportation Commission
on guiding principles developed. Commission directed TxDOT to
develop a list of the highest priority projects.
October 2009
TxDOT identifies $2 billion in projects recommended for Prop12
funding to the Texas Transportation Commission.
November 2009
Texas Transportation Commission takes final vote on approved list of
Prop12-funded projects.
April 2010
First Prop 12 project contracts will be set for bids.
June 2010
First Prop 12 projects will begin construction.
June 2011
Rider 42 authorized by Gov. Perry and the Legislature
August 2011
TxDOT Districts and MPOs began grassroots effort to identify and
select project by working with rural planning organizations, elected
officials and the public.
September 2011
Formal public involvement begins.
September 29, 2011
Texas Transportation Commission authorizes allocations and projects
in accordance with Rider 42.
Summer of 2012
Construction bids accepted on first Proposition 12 Program 2
projects.
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