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From breaking ground on long-awaited projects to completing critical emergency repairs ahead of schedule, TxDOT had a landmark month in August, advancing efforts to modernize infrastructure and improve safety across the state.

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Over $146 billion investment planned for Texas transportation

Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion.

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Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission August 2025

Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its August 2025 meeting.

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Midtown murals offer empowerment, opportunity

Beneath the overpass at Spur 527 and Milam Street, a once-forgotten stretch of concrete has been transformed into a vibrant public gallery with a new mural, marking the beginning of a larger effort to enhance intersections throughout the city.

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Account compromise leads to crash records data breach

A compromise of an account has led to improper downloads of a large number of crash records; TxDOT is working to notify those affected.

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TxDOT statement on passing of Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.

The following is a statement by TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams on the loss of Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.

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$96 million approved for Texas transit agencies

The Texas Transportation Commission awarded $96 million in combined state and federal funding to enhance transit programs serving both rural and urban communities across Texas.

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Toll relief on the way for SH 288 drivers

Delivering on the promise to provide toll relief, TxDOT is lowering toll rates on the SH 288 managed lanes in south Houston.

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

Now’s the time to weigh in on proposed projects in communities across the state. TxDOT is working on a new 10-year statewide transportation plan to meet the demand of a growing population and a thriving economy.

TxDOT editorial

Round and round we go

Welcome to National Roundabouts Week, a week-long celebration of the much safer variety of intersection.

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TxDOT committed to I-45 public engagement

TxDOT's deliberate and conscientious approach to public engagement for the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) underscores its dedication to fostering public engagement and transparency.

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#EndTheStreakTX

A "Team Effort" to share the importance of safe driving habits. 

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

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. 

Bringing imagination to life for I-35 construction

From toy trucks to the real thing, kids in San Antonio recently got to see their imaginations come to life at TxDOT’s ‘Touch A Truck’ community event.

TxDOT breaks ground on transformational I-35 Capital Express Central project

Safety and mobility improvements include two non-tolled high-occupancy-vehicle lanes in each direction, widened bridges and enhanced bike and ped paths.

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