Jan 13th 2023 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
well plugging rrc.texas .gov  340x240 RCC releases well plugging map, efforts continue
Well plugging in Refugio County. Courtesy of RRC.Texas.gov.

The Railroad Commission (RRC) released an interactive map that shows ongoing orphan well plugging projects by county. The wells, which can leak methane, toxic water and chemicals into their surroundings, are prioritized by potential public safety and environmental risks. So far, the agency has plugged 128 wells using $25 million in initial funding from the Infrastructure Investment […]

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Jan 13th 2023 | Posted in State, Technology by Texas Government Insider
U.S. broadband need map 340x240 Broadband map provides insight into funding needs

The Texas Broadband Development Map was released Jan. 12. The Texas map is an interactive tool that identifies areas of the state that are eligible for funding broadband expansion projects as defined by state law. An area is eligible for funding when less than 80 percent of serviceable locations have access to internet at speeds of 25 […]

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Dec 19th 2022 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
Pixabay military vehicle 340x240 Billions in military construction projects coming to Texas

The $858 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed in Congress and is now awaiting the presidential signature. The act has multiple priorities to support Texas military installations and national security efforts. The Texas Coastal Spine Authorization Act supports the construction of a $31 billion coastal barrier system, a large-scale storm risk and ecosystem restoration […]

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Dec 19th 2022 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
school supplies 340x240 Report on Permanent School Fund shows it could be facing shutdown

According to a report released from the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) has approximately $652.6 million, down from $3 billion at the end of September. If the cap is reached, school districts would be forced to rely solely on taxpayers to fulfill bonds. When a bond is approved by voters for the […]

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Oct 14th 2022 | Posted in Federal, State, Water Projects by Texas Government Insider
Screenshot 2022 10 14 131402 e1665771328808 340x240 TWDB plans for $222M in water funds
Photo courtesy of the Texas Water Development Board.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved its Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds’ 2023 Intended Use Plans (IUP). The plans detail how the agency intends to utilize $222.3 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA funds will be allocated as additional capitalization grants to the states. Texas expects […]

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Sep 9th 2022 | Posted in State by Government Contracting Pipeline
Unsplash broken road 340x240 Maryland DOT releases $19.9B capital budget plan

Maryland – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2023 to 2028, outlining a record $19.9 billion six-year investment to replace and repair aging infrastructure, and expand transit opportunities. The Draft FY 2023-2028 CTP is nearly $2.2 billion more than the FY 2022-2027 CTP. That increase is the […]

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Jul 20th 2022 | Posted in State by Government Contracting Pipeline
unsplash stadium seats 340x240 Aloha Stadium becoming reality with $400M approval

Hawaii – The governor of Hawaii has signed the state budget, leaving in place $400 million for financing of the new Aloha Stadium in Halawa. Of the $400 million, $350 million is through the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, while the other $50 million comes from the Stadium Development Special Fund to cover expenses […]

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Jul 8th 2022 | Posted in State by Government Contracting Pipeline
Missouri 340x240 Missouri governor approves 2023 budget

Missouri – The governor signed Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget bills on June 30. The budget is approximately $47.5 billion, including $12.5 billion in general revenue. Missouri is going into FY 2023 with a nearly $3 billion surplus in general revenue. Public higher education institutions will receive $460.1 million for capital improvement projects. Some of […]

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Jun 6th 2022 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
GLO 2016 floods sap 340x240 Land Office commits $100M to support building code, ordinance modernization

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is renewing its commitment to supporting communities in need of modern and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention ordinances with the launch of its $100 million Resilient Communities Program. Communities that receive the funds will develop, adopt, and implement modern and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention […]

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May 2nd 2022 | Posted in State by Government Contracting Pipeline
AZ Phoenix interchange WEB 340x240 Arizona forms infrastructure task force
Phoenix interchange

Arizona – The state of Arizona launched the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act Task Force to ensure the state continues to use federal infrastructure funds efficiently and effectively. The task force will strategically align Arizona’s priorities and investments with federal funding opportunities. Funding from the Infrastructure Investment Jobs ACT (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion spending bill passed by Congress, […]

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Mar 30th 2022 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
TFC Capitol Complex construction 340x240 TFC seeking contractors for Capitol Complex Phase 2 building system work

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) will host a mandatory pre-submittal conference at 10 a.m. March 29 for architectural, engineering, and construction services for Phase Two of the Capitol Complex Project in Austin. Phase Two is comprised of two new state office buildings, parking structures, and extension of pedestrian mall (“Capitol Mall”) within the complex. Selected […]

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Jan 31st 2022 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
Texas Military Preparedness Committee Corpus Christi Naval Air Station 1 340x240 Texas Military Commission awards $15M in grants for base improvements
Texas Military Preparedness Committee - Corpus Christi Naval Air Station

The Texas Military Preparedness Commission awarded a new round of $15.3 million in grants to assist military communities across the state that may be impacted by any future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) rounds. Funds from the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program will be invested in infrastructure projects. Additional funding will go to […]

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Sep 30th 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
TRS building rendering 340x240 Teacher Retirement System eyes $300M Mueller Business District campus
TRS building rendering

The Teacher Retirement System (TRS) board of trustees on September 17 authorized the purchase of a new headquarters at the Mueller Business District in Austin, pending final negotiations. TRS, which manages a pension trust fund of nearly $200 billion, estimates the move will save it up to $15 million over the next 20 years by […]

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Sep 8th 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
Port of Corpus Christi 340x240 Port of Corpus Christi, GLO partner on carbon dioxide storage infrastructure

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) will co-develop a carbon dioxide storage solution in the Coastal Bend in support of national decarbonization targets. Such a solution would involve infrastructure to transport and permanently store carbon dioxide captured by various industrial target sources in the greater Port of Corpus […]

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Aug 26th 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
Capitol Complex construction 340x240 Facilities Commission set to release CMAR solicitations by end of August
Capitol Complex construction

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) anticipates issuing three solicitations by the end of the month for construction managers at risk (CMARs) to oversee major capital projects for state facilities. TFC intends to release a CMAR solicitation for the second phase of the Capitol Complex by the end of the month. The second phase will add […]

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Jun 21st 2021 | Posted in State, Water Projects by Texas Government Insider
Houston flooding WEB 340x240 GLO action plan to seek additional mitigation funding for Harris County
Houston flooding

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is drafting an action plan that includes a set aside of $750 million in federal disaster mitigation funding to Harris County and will direct at least $500 million in additional funds to the county through a regional mitigation program. After Harris County was denied a direct allocation by the […]

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Apr 22nd 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
TxDOT 340x240 Highway administration awards state $5M grant for smartphone pilot project

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a $5 million grant to test a new user-based funding method for highways and bridges. To help pay for road infrastructure improvements and maintenance and optimize roadway performance, TxDOT plans to assess the feasibility of using smartphone technology to better understand travel patterns. […]

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Apr 1st 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
Texas Mexico border crossing ratings 340x240 Transportation commissioners approve Texas Mexico border master plan

The Texas Transportation Commission approved the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP) on March 25 that forecasts strong economic growth but cautions that border infrastructure improvements are needed to avoid crossing times rising to unmanageable levels. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff presented the plan, which projects: The value of goods moved by commercial motor […]

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Mar 4th 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
Lamar State College Port Arthur 340x240 EDA awards $19M in COVID 19 recovery grants to Texas projects
Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Multiple recovery efforts around the state will benefit from $19.3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA investments announced on February 18 are: Lamar State College Port Arthur will receive $4.3 million to support workforce development and diversification through the design and construction […]

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Feb 2nd 2021 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
 State commission grants to strengthen infrastructure in military communities

The Texas Military Preparedness Commission will award $16.3 million to military communities from the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant program. These grants assist military communities across the state that may be impacted by any closures. The funds will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of these installations in […]

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Nov 6th 2020 | Posted in News, State by Texas Government Insider
USACE Ike Dike Aerial view of the Bolivar Roads Gate System rendering2 340x240 Army Corps, GLO revise coastal storm surge barrier plan to estimated $26.2B

The study team of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released a revised Coastal Texas Study draft proposal on October 30 for the construction of a coastal storm surge barrier in Galveston Bay. The Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Feasibility Study, or the Coastal Texas Study, is examining the feasibility […]

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Aug 14th 2020 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
DMV Camp Hubbard Building 5 340x240 DMV to seek state funding for $72M demo, replacement of headquarters

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)’s Strategic Plan for 2021-2025 includes plans to demolish and replace Building 5 at its Camp Hubbard Campus in Austin. Estimated project cost is $72 million. Buildings 1 and 5 at Camp Hubbard were built in 1955 and are experiencing multiple infrastructure system failures. Based on these factors and […]

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May 3rd 2020 | Posted in State by Government Contracting Pipeline
Inglewood people mover rendering 340x240 Inglewoods $1B people mover project gets $95.2M boost
Rendering of Inglewood automated people mover

California – The California State Transportation Agency awarded the city of Inglewood a $95.2 million grant to put toward construction of the city’s $1.02 billion automated people mover and three stations. The Inglewood Transit Connector is designed to transport passengers from the LA Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line’s Downtown Inglewood Station to new housing and employment centers and […]

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Apr 27th 2020 | Posted in State by Texas Government Insider
glo GLO prepares takeover of Houstons Hurricane Harvey federal assistance

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) notified the city of Houston on April 22 that it will seek approval to cancel nearly $1 billion in federal Hurricane Harvey housing recovery funds to the city and take over administration of the program. GLO Commissioner George P. Bush wrote Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner that due to ongoing […]

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Mar 27th 2020 | Posted in State by Government Contracting Pipeline
kansas 340x240 Kansas Legislature passes $10B transportation plan

Kansas – State legislators passed a $10 billion transportation infrastructure plan renamed The Eisenhower Legacy Plan that will span 10 years of scheduled projects. The bill, which is awaiting Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature, is an amended version of Kelly’s FORWARD plan, which she announced in February. This plan allows for the maintenance and improvement of roads and highways […]

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