State Legislative Affairs (SLA) is primarily responsible for the department's interaction with the Texas Legislature, the Governor's office and other statewide elected officials.
The division's work includes responding to legislative requests with timely and accurate information, researching and analyzing legislative and policy issues, attending legislative hearings and preparing the department's testimony for those hearings, providing educational briefings to members and staff, preparing transportation materials for legislative visits, tracking legislation, monitoring legislative actions and communicating with experts throughout the department.
SLA facilitates TxDOT's strategic planning process and develops and distributes the department's strategic plan. The office also directs the development and reporting of TxDOT performance measures and results.
Jerry Haddican and Trent Thomas serve as senior state legislative representatives. Contact us with questions or comments.
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