Thank you for sending letters and emails in response to our call to action last week. We are pleased that the House listened to transportation advocates across the nation and passed surface transportation reauthorization legislation.  Our focus now turns to the Senate, where timely action will move us closer to […]

The last few months have been filled with lots of movement and discussion for transportation and infrastructure funding at the federal level. President Biden announced an aggressive infrastructure jobs package and industry advocates were simultaneously awaiting news for a new surface transportation bill. As time runs out for renewal, transportation […]

TAG is pleased to announce that, earlier today, the Texas Department of Transportation announced Marc Williams as their new Executive Director. Mr. Williams most recently served as Deputy Executive Director for TxDOT and we are delighted to continue to work with him in his new role. Williams’ career experience in transportation […]

Today, TAG’s Executive Director, Andrea French, read the following statement to the Harris County Commissioner’s Court in support of their efforts to take action on flood mitigation funds denied to Harris County and the City of Houston.  “Good afternoon Judge Hidalgo and Commissioners of the Court.  This is Andrea French, Executive […]

TAG is pleased to announce that, earlier today, House Joint Resolution 99 passed the Texas House of Representatives with 127 in favor and 15 opposed. This legislation will be a valuable tool for counties to fund transportation projects without raising taxes or fees.HJR 99 eliminates the apparent constitutional limitation on the authority of […]

Our advocacy week continues with a message to our Texas lawmakers to keep prioritizing transportation funding, safety and more. Check it out and don’t forget to share!