ACEC Texas

American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Packed room at the @acectx Central Texas Chapter ‘26 Water Conference to discuss water policy issues & solutions. First panel off & running with Julie Nahrgang with @weatxorg moderating. Thank you @boydandrewparks with @electcharles, @hayscountygov, & @georgetowntx! #txlege

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Testifying at the hearing on behalf of @TXtranspo, @garduno_lauren discusses the roadway challenges due to the success & growth in #Texas. Recommendations include re-establishing an independent commission to examine the state’s transportation needs and future outlook. #txlege

[ACEC_National @ACEC_National]

Through advocacy, leadership, and meaningful industry engagement, @acectx helps create a more robust and competitive business environment for engineering firms across the state. Learn how their efforts are supporting the future of consulting engineering in Texas in the latest Engineering Inc. article: https://t.co/jexcX0roY0

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Just down I37 in #CorpusChristi for the House Subcommittee on #Transportation Funding hearing. Chairman @toddahunter, Chairman @TerryCanales40, & @DeniseForTexas hosting the committee at the @ThePortofCC to discuss funding formulas and processes. #txlege #Engineering

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Some of the smartest minds in Texas previewing what’s to come this college football season. Thank you @CedGolden, @kbohls, and @olinbuchanan for sharing the “inside baseball” during the 2026 Pre-Season Tailgate Luncheon for legislative staff today. #txlege #collegefootball

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Senate Committee on #Transportation hosting its first hearing of the interim this morning with newly appointed Chairman, @TanParkerTX. Safety at rail-grade crossings, autonomous vehicles, and commercial driver license standards on the agenda. #txlege #engineering

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

A wonderful trip down to @andoconmando39’s district for the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing in #WeslacoTX. Thanks to Vice Chair Martinez and Chairman @CodyHarrisTX for organizing an enjoyable and informative time together! #water #engineering #txlege

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Joining @TxDOT Commissioners this morning, @USDOTFHWA Administrator Sean McMaster gave remarks on the partnership between the @USDOT & Texas. He applauded the Department for their work to restore roadways following the recent flooding & the importance of the NEPA agreement to keep projects on time. #txlege

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

To watch the committee hearing live: https://t.co/HMxKqmj503

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

This week is off and running quickly in #Austin with the Senate Committee on Finance discussing multiple complex interim charges including #datacenters & evaluating #transportation resources. @txcomptroller revenue estimator testifying now on data center tax exemptions. #txlege

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Congratulations, Secretary Howden! @TXsecofstate #txlege

[Office of the Texas Secretary of State @TXsecofstate]

Secretary of State Robert Howden has completed his first week leading the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the agency. We look forward to the leadership and direction he will bring in the months ahead.

[Governor Abbott Press Office @GovAbbottPress]

Today, Governor Abbott appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas.

With service under four Republican governors, Howden brings decades of experience to protect election integrity and represent Texas on the global stage.

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Today, Gov. @GregAbbott_TX, Lt. Gov. @DanPatrick, & Speaker @Burrows4TX issued a joint statement on budget priorities for the 28-29 biennium, including, “Requiring state agencies to reduce base spending requests by three percent.” Read more: https://t.co/USDh3ZFzxc #txlege

[KRIS 6 News @KRIS6News]

Corpus Christi City Council votes down federal funding application for Inner Harbor desalination project https://t.co/dHbwbjFC4w

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

This morning, @TexasTribune published an article on the recent decision by @CityofSanMarcos to ban data centers within the city limits using zoning laws to prohibit them. "San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 on June 16 to define data centers and make them ineligible for any part of the city in its zoning laws..." Read more: https://t.co/yucCoBZZBB #datacenters #txlege

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

This morning, @TexasTribune published an article discussing the urgent #water supply needs in #CorpusChristi: https://t.co/5nPUtZtCuP #txlege

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

GO #VOTE! Election Day has arrived for the 2026 #Texas Primary Runoff. Several statewide races on the ballot so please take a moment to visit your nearest polling location to vote. Ballot details: https://t.co/5Jd2OrHTKh; Voter Info: https://t.co/FXNBSn3a7C

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

RT @TXRoundtable: Get Out the Vote for the Runoff! If you voted in the Primary, vote in the same runoff. If you didn't vote in the Primary,…

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Have you voted yet? 2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election early voting happening until Friday! #txlege @texastribune https://t.co/4t2vfLagza

[ACEC Texas @acectx]

Texas Water Development Board estimates $174 billion needed to avoid statewide water crisis
https://t.co/eIzb6sH6d3