Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 1474 into law, establishing the I-27 Advisory Committee to provide TxDOT with information regarding concerns and interests along the Ports-to-Plains corridor in Texas and advise on transportation improvements that impact the corridor.
The bill was sponsored by Sens. Charles Perry, Roland Gutierrez, Kel Seliger and Rep. Four Price and signed by the House and Senate. It was sent to Gov. Abbott’s office on May 20, 2021, and signed into law on June 15, 2021.
Members of the I-27 Advisory Committee, outlined in the bill, include 10 county judges or their designee from the counties of Dallam, Howard, Lubbock, Midland, Moore, Potter, Sherman, Tom Green, Val Verde and Webb. The legislation also identifies seven mayors or designees from cities of Amarillo, Big Spring, San Angelo, Del Rio, Laredo, Lubbock and Midland.
“I am pleased and motivated by the Texas Legislature recognizing the importance of mobility within a crucial food, fuel and fiber- producer region,” said Tom Green County Judge Steve Floyd. “The leadership and vision of Sens. Perry, Gutierrez, Seliger and Rep. Price is appreciated by the citizens of our region and the State of Texas.”
The mayors will meet prior to Oct. 1, 2021, to appoint the remaining members of the I-27 Advisory Committee. These appointments will include three economic development professionals selected by the geographical segments identified in the Ports-to-Plains Interstate Feasibility Study: a business representative from the agriculture industry; a business representative from the international trade industry; and another from the energy industry.
"As San Angelo’s mayor, I am excited to have the opportunity to continue the work to help move the future Interstate I-27 down the road to an active project and transportation option,” Mayor Brenda Gunter said.
The committee will meet a minimum of twice per state fiscal year but may meet more often at the request of TxDOT or the advisory committee chair. All meetings of the committee, remote or in person, will be open to the public. The first full meeting of the committee will be held within 30 days of the appointment of the remaining members of the advisory committee.
“As we begin establishing the roadmap for the future of trade and commerce for the state of Texas, the extension of I-27 is vital to our future economic growth,” said Ports-to-Plains Alliance Chairman John Osborne. “On behalf of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance, we appreciate the support of Gov. Abbott, as well as the sponsors of this bill, particularly Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Four Price.”
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