Texas officials hope federal infrastructure proposals become law
Legislation could mean billions more in road and transit projects in the state
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Texas officials hope federal infrastructure proposals become law
SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new infrastructure funding bill on Thursday, but it is still a long way from becoming law.
The $715 billion INVEST Act focuses on repairing roads and bridges, along with transit and rail systems. There’s also funding for water infrastructure.
The bill does not include a funding mechanism, and that caused most Republicans to oppose it. Nevertheless, some Texas officials hope a version of the bill clears Congress, because it could provide a major boost in potential funding for improvement projects.