Texas Department of Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation, or TxDOT, serves as the state’s chief steward of transportation infrastructure, charged with planning, building, and maintaining Texas’s vast network of roads, highways, bridges, and public transportation systems. Guided by their mission—“delivering mobility, enabling economic opportunity, and enhancing quality of life for all Texans”—TxDOT prioritizes safety, sustainability, and innovation in every undertaking.At its core, TxDOT ensures that Texans can travel safely and efficiently, regardless of whether they’re commuting in cities like Austin and Houston or traveling through rural areas. The agency oversees statewide traffic safety initiatives, engineer-grade infrastructure projects, and strategic programs to reduce traffic fatalities and roadway incidents. They also manage maintenance and repair efforts, ensuring reliable year-round travel across diverse terrain and climates.Economic vitality is another cornerstone. By connecting businesses to markets and workers to jobs, TxDOT’s infrastructure investments stimulate commerce, commerce expansion, and statewide economic growth. Major corridor enhancements, freight movement strategies, and mobility projects help keep Texas competitive in the national and global economy.TxDOT emphasizes forward-thinking solutions, leveraging innovation and cutting-edge technologies. From intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and real-time traffic management to data-driven infrastructure planning, the agency integrates modern tools to boost performance and responsiveness.Collaboration is key: TxDOT works closely with local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transit authorities, and federal agencies to align regional and statewide goals. Their efforts reflect community input, transparency, and stewardship of public resources.Ultimately, TxDOT doesn’t just build roads—it connects communities, supports economic opportunity, improves quality of life, and ensures every Texan benefits from a modern, efficient, and safe transportation network.