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Texas Innovation Alliance

Innovative Transportation

The Texas Innovation Alliance (TIA) 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.

Fall In-person Meeting

Texas Senator Kelly Hancock, Jennifer Harris from the US Dept of Commerce, and Anita Kim from Torc Robotics on a panel at the Innovation Invitational conference, hosted by TxDOT STR and UT Center for Transportation Research (CTR), at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio.
October 29, 2025

9:00 a.m. -  12:00 p.m. CT

TxDOT Stassney Campus, Duro Canyon

Join the meeting virtually
State Transportation Innovation Council for Texas

The Texas Innovation Alliance serves as the State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) for Texas and is part of the National STIC Network. Established on March 22, 2016, TIA became the 51st STIC in the nation.

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.

Meeting Archive

Agendas and materials from past meetings.

Texas Innovation Alliance

 State of Texas Charter

Topics

Grants

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.

Broadband

Infrastructure that improves connectivity and digital mobility information.

Data and AI

Analytics and artificial intelligence for smart transportation systems.

Freight and Logistics

Improving the resilience of Texas supply chains with new technologies.

Traffic Incident Management

Incident responder strategies and best practices to improve safety.

Transit

Connecting all Texans with transportation options.

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Leading the way in unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility.