Texas Innovation Alliance
Innovative Transportation
The Texas Innovation Alliance brings together transportation stakeholders from across the state—including TxDOT, regional, and local public agencies—to foster a collaborative culture that accelerates the deployment of innovations and technologies. These efforts aim to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable mobility across the Texas highway system.
Upcoming Deep Dive call
April 1, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
Topic: International Freight Relations
- US/Canada port of entry
- El Paso
- Laredo
Join virtually
Please join us to hear from the US/Canada port of entry, El Paso, and Laredo. They will talk about opportunities and challenges related to freight movement. Subtopics on international stakeholders’ collaboration, technology solutions for inspection, payments, and operations, and importance to local and international economies.
Deep Dive Call Agenda
All times are Central Standard Time (CST).
11:00 AM CT | Welcome and Announcements
11:05 AM CT | Roundtable: International Freight Relations
11:45 AM CT | Questions and Answers
11:55 AM CT | Announcements
12:00 PM CT | Adjourn
TIA spring in-person meeting
April 16, 2026
Topics:
- Preparing transportation systems for emerging industries
- Rethinking ride hailing to better serve diverse users and communities
Vision and mission
Vision
Advancing Texas transportation safety, efficiency, mobility, and reliability through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation partnerships.
Mission
Connecting Texans with the future of transportation through innovation.
Topics
A key focus for the Texas Innovation Alliance is grant readiness. TIA provides planning and application development assistance to public agencies interested in federal grants.
Through its events and monthly newsletter, TIA also facilitates regular, timely information sharing about upcoming application deadlines and available Grants and Funding resources.
Infrastructure that improves connectivity and digital mobility information.
Analytics and artificial intelligence for smart transportation systems.
Improving the resilience of Texas supply chains with new technologies.
Incident responder strategies and best practices to improve safety.
Connecting all Texans with transportation options.
Leading the way in unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility.