TxDOT turns tables

摘要

If the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is forced to return federal dollars, then it wants the power to void a sale or two in the future. That is the message sent by TxDOT Executive Director Michael Behrens in early March. His letter to Texas Republicans and Democrats in Washington essentially instructed them to seek clearance from the state agency before pushing through their road and bridge projects. If the lawmakers do not follow the new protocol, then they will not receive the necessary support from TxDOT.