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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Join TAG and tell the Texas Transportation Commission to keep the funding for Houston’s I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). The stakes are high and the cost of NOT lending your voice in support is enormous. This is an up or down vote only on the plan and its funding Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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!
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announced today it has hired Craig Raborn as its new director of transportation services. He will begin his position on Feb. 1. Raborn succeeds Alan Clark, who retired last fall after 37 years of service.As transportation director, Raborn will lead transportation planning efforts for the Read more…
