Issue Position: Infrastructure--Building the Foundation for Economic Development

Issue Position

District 41 is one of the most productive gateways to commerce with Mexico. Every day, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of commerce travel across our bridges, roads and highways. Yet the state is woefully behind in keeping up with the infrastructure needs for a growing population -- and as one of the fastest growing areas it's time we get our fair share. During the 83rd, Bobby co-authored House Bill 474 relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo; authorizing a fee. In addition, Bobby is prioritizing TXDOT investments to expand and repair our highways by working together in the House to pass and promote Proposition 1, he also helped the development of I-69.

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