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Strategic plans

The Texas Department of Transportation uses strategic planning to outline the agency's path in alignment with its mission, vision, values, and priorities, focusing on safety, delivery, innovation, and stewardship. These plans serve as a roadmap to achieve defined goals and measurable outcomes for the agency.

These strategic plans are developed using a collaborative process that brings together subject matter experts from diverse areas within the agency. Through comprehensive analysis and shared expertise, a clear path forward has been defined. The strategic plans are guides for TxDOT to move people and goods effectively on the state’s multi-modal transportation systems.

2025 - 2029 Strategic Plan

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) 2025-2029 Strategic Plan provides a visionary blueprint to steer efforts in delivering a safe, efficient, and innovative transportation system for Texas. This plan offers essential insights into the factors shaping operations over the next five years and outlines strategic actions to benefit everyone who relies on Texas’ transportation system.

TxDOT is committed to leveraging the collective expertise of dedicated teams, internal and external stakeholders, by staying responsive to emerging transportation needs, the strategic plan remains robust and adaptable, and ensuring TxDOT is well-positioned for future success.

TxDOT’s focus is on optimizing Texas' transportation system through the following key goals:

  • Promote Safety: Champion a culture of safety across all operations.
  • Value our Employees: Prioritize the well-being and development of our employees.
  • Deliver the Right Projects: Implement effective planning and forecasting to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Focus on the Customer: Place people at the center of everything we do.
  • Foster Stewardship: Ensure the efficient use of state resources.
  • Optimize System Performance: Develop and operate an integrated transportation system that provides reliable and accessible mobility, fueling economic growth.
  • Preserve Our Assets: Conduct preventive maintenance to protect TxDOT's infrastructure and capital investments.

Visit the performance dashboard page that outline the measures for the seven strategic goals.

2025 - 2027 AI Strategic Plan

TxDOT's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Plan positions the agency at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution. AI has the transformative power and potential to redefine industries, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across every facet of our business.

This plan marks a major step forward in leveraging AI to enhance safety, improve traffic management, and streamline agency operations across Texas. By integrating AI-driven technologies, we aim to optimize the transportation system and ensure the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the state.

The AI Strategic Plan focuses on:

  • Optimizing Infrastructure: AI will improve the efficiency and resilience of the state's transportation network.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: AI-enabled analytics will enhance how decisions are made regarding roadway operations and maintenance.
  • Enhancing Stakeholder Experience: The agency will leverage AI to deliver better services and insights to stakeholders.
  • Unlocking Workforce Potential: AI will free employees from manual task, enabling them to focus on higher-value work and innovation.
  • Incorporates security and data privacy safeguards to protect the agency.

The agency developed the AI Strategic Plan for a three-year period with the intent to guide the journey with a rapidly evolving AI and digital landscape. This plan provides a comprehensive and strategic approach to leverage AI to achieve the agency's mission and goals while addressing AI’s ethical, legal, social, and technical implications.