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January 23, 2012

Montgomery County Commissioner Ed Chance honored with the presigious Road Hand Award.

Download the news release here.

December 7, 2011

Former Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief was given the highly coveted Road Hand Award during a meeting of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition. Lawrence Olsen of Texas Good Roads participated in the ceremony.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Golf Tournament Announced

TGR President Beth Adler has announced that the annual golf tournament will be Thursday, September 15, 2011 in the Texas Hill Country. President Adler praised the work of golf committee members Amanda Abrams-Rimer, George Meihaus, Bruce Bayless, Dewitt Carnes and Randy Wyatt for putting this exciting event together. "We can't guarantee but we are hoping for some cooler temperatures by the date of our event, " added President Adler. The Vaaler Creek Course is located near Blanco, Texas.

More information and a list of sponsors already on board can be found here.

Download the registration form.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Saenz To Retire

At today's Transportation Commission meeting, Executive Director Amadeo Saenz announced that he would retire effective August 31, 2011. Deputy Executive Director Steve Simmons said he would do likewise. Download a copy of Mr. Saenz's letter.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Speaker Joe Straus Reelected to Second Term by Texas House

After yesterday's Republican House caucus, the formal election of Texas House Speaker Joe Straus was somewhat anticlimactic during today's opening of the 82nd Legislature. When the GOP house members met yesterday, Republican House Caucus chairman Larry Taylor reportedly halted the voting when more than 70 members supported incumbent Straus. Challengers Ken Paxton and Warren Chisum, in addition to Speaker Straus, all addressed the caucus. After the caucus vote, Chisum endorsed Straus' reelection. The caucus meeting yesterday was closed to the public but numerous members informed the media about the meeting activity. Challenger Paxton withdrew his candidacy during the session. Speaker Straus was formally nominated by Rob Eissler and second speeches came from Senfronia Thompson, Drew Darby, Pete Gallego, Beverly Woolley and Byron Cook. When Eissler moved to elect Straus by acclimation, State Representative Leo Berman objected and Straus prevailed on a roll call vote, 132-15, with two present and not voting. The no votes (all Republicans) came from Berman, Cindy Burkett, Erwin Cain, Wayne Christian, Dan Flynn, Phil King, Jim Landtroop, Jodie Laubenberg, Tan Parker, Paxton, Charles Perry, David Simpson, Van Taylor, James White and Bill Zedler. Present but not voting were Bryan Hughes and Jason Isaac. Recorded as absent was Democrat Yvonne Davis. The State Senate elected Steve Ogden as president pro-tempore. Ogden is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Forum Online Registration Ends December 22

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell will deliver the keynote address at the 6th Annual Texas Transportation Forum luncheon on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Rendell is a strong voice for a new national vision for infrastructure investment. The theme of the Forum – set for January 3-5, 2011 at the Hilton Austin – is "ON A MISSION TO MODERNIZE." Come join us and hear Rendell and other leading experts discuss timely transportation topics. Online registration closes on December 22, 2010 at Noon CST. Register now for your seat at the table.