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More Info on The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

Texas Department of Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail and public transportation across the state.

Press Releases

The Texas Transportation Commission has awarded $96 million in combined state and federal funding to enhance transit programs serving both rural and urban communities across Texas.

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Texas Transportation Commission awards $96 million in state and federal funding for rural and urban communities

The funding will support 64 public transit agencies across Texas to enhance mobility options and maintain and expand existing transit services.

Aug. 6, 2025

Rail

Amtrak to suspend Heartland Flyer service by Oct. 1 if state of Texas does not secure funding for service

The Heartland Flyer service is operated in partnership with TxDOT and ODOT and has been in service for more than 25 years.

June 6, 2025

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Technology

TxDOT releases AI Strategic Plan

The plan identifies key use cases and provides strategic recommendations to prepare TxDOT for the technological innovations that will reshape its operations.

Jan. 8, 2025

TxDOT is developing a Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan.

Management

TxDOT developing Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan

The SMTP will lay the foundation for future transit plans by supporting local and regional public transportation plans, uncovering gaps and opportunities and developing strategies...

May 8, 2024

Management

TxDOT approves nearly $150 million for statewide transit

The funds will make transit safer and more reliable, ensuring Texans have access to jobs, schools, healthcare and other important destinations and services.

July 18, 2022

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Management

VIA Board Chair Recognized with Russell H. Perry Award

VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Board Chair Hope Andrade was recently awarded the 2016 Russell H. Perry Award at the 90th Annual Transportation Short Course in College Station.

Oct. 21, 2016

Rail

FRA and TxDOT Outline Passenger Rail Options Between Oklahoma City and Southern Texas

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have released 10 service and route options...

July 19, 2016

Technology

Metropia's Next Generation Transportation App is Coming to El Paso

Metropia suggests the best routes and the best times to leave so you can avoid congestion.

Feb. 25, 2016

Texas Commission Approves Transit Funding

In an effort to provide transportation solutions for transit users, the Texas Transportation Commission awarded more than $66 million in federal and state funds to enhance rural...

Aug. 4, 2015

USDOT Selects North Tarrant Express for $415M TIFIA Loan

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Tuesday that Texas' North Tarrant Express project has entered the final stage to receive $415 million under the Transportation...

April 25, 2012

Articles

CARTS' planned upgrades to its Eastside Bus Plaza is one project that will benefit from the funding approved by the Texas Transportation Commission.

Management

TxDOT to award more than $156 million to transit agencies throughout state

The funds will support new facilities, fleet procurements, intercity connections and new services.

Aug. 2, 2024

Spartan Public Transportation is one of several transit providers operating in rural, small urban and large urban areas to benefit from the approved funding.

Management

Texas Transportation Commission approves $89 million for transit agencies across state

The amount is a combination of state and federal funds, which will benefit public transportation providers in rural, small urban and large urban areas.

July 6, 2021