Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst
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ISSUES
Improving Transportation
“Our Texas economy and our quality of life depend on a properly executed transportation system that will help continue our economic development and allow motorists to spend less time in traffic and more time at home with their families.”
- Lt. Governor David Dewhurst
Legislative Accomplishments:
  • Began the process of redirecting gasoline tax revenue to build highways and bridges
  • Passed legislation in 2009 to ensure that toll roads in Texas are built with the maximum benefit to taxpayers and motorists
  • Removed references to the Trans Texas Corridor from statute
  • Passed legislation requiring any new Comprehensive Development Agreement with private parties be approved by the Legislative Budget Board before roads are built and tolls are assessed