Prop 1: Texas Roads and the Rainy Day Fund
Houston has 4 of the top 10 most congested highways in Texas, and according to the Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG), Houston commuters spend an extra 52 hours in their cars every year, which costs...
View ArticleMayor Parker Pledges to Get to the Bottom of Houston’s Pothole Problem
Mayor Parker says there is a pothole crisis and the City has delayed repairing Houston roads for too long. The Mayor plans to execute a plan to address the pothole problem. Since last June, the City...
View ArticleHow to accelerate the Texas economy
Lawmakers have found more funding for our roads and highways, but it’s not enough. Raising the gas tax would fill that hole and help put laid-off Texans to work.
View ArticleBetter Roads Means a Better City: Abbott Directs Texas Transportation Efforts
Earlier this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged the Texas Transportation commission to “identify and untangle” the worst of Texas roads. If we take a look at what local impact this first step down...
View ArticleWith Oil at record lows, is now the time to revisit a gas tax?
With oil hitting record low prices, the President recently proposed implementing a tax of $10 per barrel of oil to raise funds for clean energy and infrastructure projects. There’s no better time to...
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