Texas Transportation Commission Approves $1.5M in IT Projects

The Texas Transportation Commission, the governing body of the Texas Department of Transportation, approved nearly $1.5 million in IT-related projects and improvements for Fiscal Year 2025.

In an Oct. 31 meeting, the commission considered grant funding for transportation infrastructure and facilities in various counties across the state.

The largest area of expenses by far is for the development of Texas airports, specifically for the procurement of automated weather system replacements. The following airports have been approved to receive funding:

• $200,000 to Kerrville/Kerr County Airport at Louis Schreiner Field
• $198,000 to Brenham Municipal Airport
• $180,000 to Center Municipal Airport
• $150,000 to Gillespie County Airport
• $150,000 to Mesquite Metro Airport
• $150,000 to Plainview-Hale County Airport

The commission approved $200,000 for Dallas County to purchase license plate reading cameras, specifically for identifying fraudulent metal license plates.

An existing Tarrant County project received $250,000 in emergency funds for the development and support of a user application for facilitating transit.

The commission’s next meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday.