TAG HOUSTON

The Transportation Advocate

TAG leads advocacy for mobility funding and policies that support the transportation industry in and around the Houston region.  We believe that infrastructure is the backbone of a strong and vibrant economy and we work hard to develop new funding ideas and initiatives that prioritize our region’s quality of life and overall connectivity.

Advocacy Updates

WE DID IT_ PROP 2 PASSED

Proposition 2 Passes with Statewide Support

Thank you to our members, supporters and regional advocates who voted in Tuesday’s election. Your hard work and advocacy paid off with the passage of Proposition 2! – authorizing counties…
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What can Prop 2 do for you?

Proposition 2 gives counties the authority to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation and infrustructure in the areas that need it most. With Prop 2, Texans can: Empower counties…
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NHHIP Stays in UTP With Call to End FHWA Pause

TAG is pleased to announce that, just moments ago, The Texas Transportation Commission unanimously approved keeping the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) in the Unified Transportation Program. With over 8,000…
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Texas House Speaker Phelan Releases Transportation Interim Charges

Earlier today Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dade Phelan released the official list of interim charges. Below are the charges specifically focused on transportation. TAG is proud to have provided input on many of these issues and we look forward to providing more legislative updates as we march towards the […]
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TAG Congratulates New METRO Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran

Earlier today Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of Sanjay “Ram” Ramabhadran as Chair of the METRO Board of Directors. He will replace Carrin Patman who has been tapped by the Biden administration to serve as Ambassador to Iceland. TAG congratulates Sanjay on his new role and appreciates his partnership […]
WE DID IT_ PROP 2 PASSED

Proposition 2 Passes with Statewide Support

Thank you to our members, supporters and regional advocates who voted in Tuesday’s election. Your hard work and advocacy paid off with the passage of Proposition 2! – authorizing counties to finance the development or redevelopment of a transportation reinvestment zone (TRZ). We would not be celebrating today without the leadership […]
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What can Prop 2 do for you?

Proposition 2 gives counties the authority to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation and infrustructure in the areas that need it most. With Prop 2, Texans can: Empower counties to build infrastructure: Prop 2 affords counties the same ability to build infrastructure that cities and towns already have. It […]
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NHHIP Stays in UTP With Call to End FHWA Pause

TAG is pleased to announce that, just moments ago, The Texas Transportation Commission unanimously approved keeping the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) in the Unified Transportation Program. With over 8,000 public comments submitted and 2/3 of those in support of keeping the NHHIP as proposed, this decision clearly represents our […]

Advocacy Agendas & Priorities

2027 Draft Legislative Priorities

2025 Legislative Priority