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ACEC Texas @acectx

American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas

Joined October 2013
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This morning, @TexasTribune published an article discussing the urgent #water supply needs in #CorpusChristi: texastribune.org/2026/05/29/… #txlege

Corpus Christi focuses on delaying its looming water crisis

The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.

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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: vote411.org; Voter Info: goelect.txelections.civixapp…
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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,…
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Have you voted yet? 2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election early voting happening until Friday! #txlege @texastribune apps.texastribune.org/featur…

Texas 2026 election: Your May primary election runoff ballot

The Republican and Democratic primary runoffs are May 26. See the full list of statewide candidates, as well as local races that will be on your ballot.

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Texas Water Development Board estimates $174 billion needed to avoid statewide water crisis kbtx.com/2026/05/18/texas-wa…

Texas water board estimates $174 billion needed to avoid statewide water crisis

In a new state water plan the Texas Water Development Board estimates the state would need to spend $174 billion in the next 50 years to avoid a severe water crisis.

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EARLY VOTING STARTS MONDAY! With several statewide races on the ballot, please GO #VOTE in the May 26th #Texas #Primary Runoff Election. For more info on the runoffs, please visit the following link provided by the @TexasTribune: texastribune.org/2026/03/18/… #txlege

How to vote in Texas' May 26 primary runoff elections

Voters across Texas will weigh in on over 30 races, including a closely watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Early voting begins May 18 and ends May 22.

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Major Houston highway project gets $1.47B contract boost. The 15-mile stretch is inching closer to construction chron.com/news/houston-texas…

Big toll road project set to reshape Houston-area travel

The 15-mile stretch is inching closer to construction.

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New survey reveals unexpected news about Texas bridges "This is the largest bridge inventory of any state in the nation." chron.com/news/article/texas…

Texas bridges receive surprising grade in new report

Texas has nearly 57,000 bridges statewide. Officials just released a new condition report.

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ACEC Texas retweeted
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May 11
Engineers at the University of Houston have unlocked decades of hidden flood risk data, using artificial intelligence to transform paper flood maps into digital tools that reveal how flooding has evolved — and where future risks are rising. uh.edu/news-events/stories/2…

UH Engineers Use AI to Unlock Decades of Houston Flood Risk Data

UH engineers are using artificial intelligence to transform paper records into digital tools that reveal how flood risks are rising in Houston.

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ACEC Texas retweeted
ACEC Houston@ACECHouston
May 8
We had a great time filming the history of ACEC Houston today. Fascinating stories from long- time leader in ACEC and the Houston region engineering community, Bob Jones, who was interviewed by our current President, Emily Anderson.
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Chairman @KingForTexas and House State Affairs Committee members meeting today on Public-Private Partnerships. Opening panel testimony included comments on overhauling Chapter 2267 of Texas Government Code in efforts to make certain P3s more feasible. #txlege
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Wonderful event and discussion yesterday evening with our @acectx Public Policy Council member #engineering firms and the newly appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on #Transportation, Senator @TanParkerTX. Thank you, Chairman, for your ongoing work and leadership in the #txlege and your great approach to complex issues affecting our state!
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For our final @acectx Champion of Infrastructure Award for the 2025 #txlege Session, today we recognize a leader who actively wants to help and provide support. @RepWalle and his team supported the engineering community throughout last session and beyond, leading key funding discussions on #transportation and #water in the @TexasHouse. On behalf of #Texas #engineering firms across the state, we are honored to recognize him as an industry champion in the Legislature! Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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A proven fighter for his district in #FortWorth and common sense legislation for #Texas, we are thrilled to recognize @RepRamonRomero once again as an @acectx Champion of Infrastructure for the 2025 #txlege Session. Rep. Romero was a leader on several fronts last session, including #water #infrastructure development and as Chairman of @MALCTx. Congratulations, Rep. Romero! Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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Today as we begin our final week of recognizing our @acectx Champions of Infrastructure, we honor the service and unwavering leadership of Speaker @DadePhelan as he concludes his time in the #Texas House. Speaker Phelan developed policies to meet the needs of all Texans, including the creation of the Flood Infrastructure Fund. On behalf of our engineering firms, we send our great appreciation for his dedication to promote policies that truly improved our state for generations to come. Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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Texas needs at least $174 billion to avoid water crisis, state says texastribune.org/2026/04/16/…

Texas needs at least $174 billion to avoid water crisis

That new amount is more than double the amount predicted four years ago. The new forecast comes as supply is already drying up.

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A consistent supporter of #Texas engineering and businesses since being elected to the Texas House in 2004, we are honored to once again recognize @andoconmando39 as an @acectx Champion of Infrastructure for the 2025 #txlege Session! Representative Martinez and his team are always ready to help and provide leadership on several issues, most recently on #water and #transportation infrastructure development. Congratulations, Representative, and we thank you! Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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As the sole Professional Engineer (PE) serving in the #Texas Legislature, @DennisPaulTexas has supported the engineering industry throughout his tenure, having a vast understanding of the various public policy issues that affect our industry. We are honored to recognize him today as an @acectx Champion of Infrastructure for the 2025 #txlege Session! Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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Working and leading on a wide range of statewide issues and policies that affect people and businesses across #Texas, Representative @KingForTexas continues to be a strong advocate for common sense public policy, and also for the panhandle and rural regions. Today, we recognize Chairman King as an @acectx Champion of Infrastructure for the 2025 #txlege Session! Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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Kicking off our second week of recognizing our @acectx Champion of Infrastructure Award recipients from the 2025 #txlege Session, it is our honor to recognize Chairman @toddahunter for his constant support for #Texas engineering and the business community. Thank you, Chairman, for your leadership and work in the #Texas House! Read more: files.constantcontact.com/28…
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