Subscribe for Updates  Subscribe to Updates

News

News releases about statewide transportation issues are listed below. For local information, read our local news releases. Podcasts and Twitter Feeds are also available.

Title Date
TxDOT to Lose $742 Million in Federal Funding October 1, 2009
State Approves Alternatively-Financed Projects September 24, 2009
Comprehensive Development Agreement for Texas' LBJ-635 Expansion Executed September 4, 2009
TxDOT Launches Online Tools Highlighting State 's Top 100 Congested Roadways September 1, 2009
New Golf Cart Rules Take Effect September 1, 2009 August 28, 2009
TxDOT Prepares to Fund Additional Mobility Projects August 27, 2009
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Kingsville August 25, 2009
Texas Requests About $1.8 Billion for High Speed Passenger Rail August 25, 2009
TxDOT Announces Labor Day Crackdown on Drunk Driving August 20, 2009
TxDOT Announces Terms of Toll Violation Recovery Program August 31, 2009
Preparation Begins Early Before Season Arrives August 18, 2009
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Kingsville August 10, 2009
TxDOT Gets Social with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube August 3, 2009
TxDOT to Offer Violation Fee Reduction for Thousands of Toll Accounts July 30, 2009
Lemon Law Gives Consumers Millions in Relief July 22, 2009
TxDOT Executive Director Named Vice President of WASHTO July 22, 2009
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Nacogdoches July 20, 2009
Texas Requests High-Speed Rail Stimulus Funding July 13, 2009
TxDOT Requests Input from Transportation Partners on Project Planning Process July 10, 2009
Texas Construction Career Academies to Continue this Summer July 3, 2009
Federal and State Officials to Mark Texas Recovery Act Milestone in Dallas June 24, 2009
Comprehensive Development Agreements for Texas' North Tarrant Express Executed (CORRECTED) June 23, 2009
Construction to Begin on Texas' First ARRA Mobility Project June 23, 2009
Lone Star Texas License Plate Set to Hit Texas Roadways June 2, 2009
Commission Awards Public Transportation Funding May 29, 2009
TxDOT Approves Additional Stimulus Project Contracts May 29, 2009
TxDOT approves first group of stimulus project contracts April 30, 2009
TxDOT Earns State's Highest Environmental Award April 21, 2009
TxDOT Wins National Recycling Association Award April 15, 2009
Small Airports Benefit from Stimulus Funding April 13, 2009
Motorists Urged to Keep Vehicle Records Straight April 10, 2009
TxDOT Seeks Student Help During Annual Summer Hire Recruitment April 1, 2009
DFW Connector: Team Submits Accelerated Design/Build Plan March 26, 2009
Transportation Enhancement Projects Approved March 26, 2009
TxDOT Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week March 24, 2009
Wildflowers Still in Bloom Despite Recent Drought March 24, 2009
TxDOT Puts Stimulus Funds to Work: Construction, Maintenance Projects Will Start This Spring March 5, 2009
TxDOT Announces Program Call for Alternatively-Financed Projects February 26, 2009
TxDOT Puts Stimulus Funds to Work February 26, 2009
Highly Anticipated LBJ-635 Expansion Contract Conditionally Awarded February 26, 2009
Transportation Commission Approves Safety Bond Projects February 26, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: TxDOT Prepares to Put Funds to Work February 25, 2009
Gov. Perry Reappoints Houghton and Underwood to Texas Transportation Commission February 20, 2009
North Tarrant Express Team Offers Billion Dollar Plan To Region January 29, 2009
TxDOT Announces Updated Vision for Trans-Texas Corridor January 6, 2009
TxDOT Seeking Ideas for "Green" Freight Transportation Systems December 19, 2008
Statement on Release of 2030 Committee Draft Report December 17, 2008
Statement on Sunset Advisory Commission Decision December 16, 2008
TxDOT's Steps toward Implementation of Sunset Recommendations December 16, 2008
TxDOT Launches Web Site Designed for Ease of Use December 1, 2008
Don't Mess with Texas Superheroes Reel in Litterers with New TV Spot, Kick-Off City Tour November 24, 2008
My Plates Specialty License Plate Marketing Program Ceases Operation November 20, 2008
Making Informed Choices When Chartering a Bus November 10, 2008
Transportation Commission Approves Deal to Advance Three Projects in North Texas October 30, 2008
Transportation Commission Accelerates Projects with Bond Funds October 30, 2008
TxDOT, Kansas City Southern Railway to Collaborate on El Campo, Victoria Rail Bypasses October 29, 2008
TxDOT, NTTA Strike Deal to Advance Three Projects in North Texas October 15, 2008
Gov. Perry: A Strong Transportation Infrastructure Will Help Maintain A Strong Economy October 14, 2008
TxDOT Encourages Open Dialogue on Regional Transportation Needs September 25, 2008
Texas Safety Belt Use Tops 90 percent for Third Straight Year September 22, 2008
Transportation Commission Votes to Proceed With Bond Issuance August 29, 2008
TxDOT Statement on Release of State Auditor's Office Report August 28, 2008
Governor Perry, Lt. Governor Dewhurst, and Speaker Craddick outline funding plan for transportation August 21, 2008
New 2030 Committee to Examine Future Transportation Needs August 19, 2008
Drunk Driving on the Rise August 19, 2008
TxDOT evaluating how regional centers could streamline business August 13, 2008
Cullen R. Looney Joins 2030 Committee August 8, 2008
2030 Committee Announces Public Hearing Dates July 30, 2008
New 2030 Committee to Examine Future Transportation Needs July 23, 2008
TxDOT Urges Motorists To Be on the Lookout for Motorcyclists July 11, 2008
Committee Named to Examine Transportation Needs Through 2030 July 10, 2008