Transportation
Keeping West Texas accessible and safe.
Transportation systems have long been the vital, life-sustaining arteries of commerce and economic activity of great nations. From the trade routes of the ancient civilizations to the space superhighways of today, accessibility has been and will continue to be a defining element for progress and prosperity, particularly for rural areas like West Texas and the Big Country. More recently, the interstate highway system in the United States has been a notable catalyst for expansion and economic development.
Road transportation is particularly critical in the 19th District. Energy and agricultural producers rely on safe, efficient transportation to move their products to the market. That’s why I’m the co-chair of the Congressional Ports-to-Plains Caucus. The Caucus is an informal group of Members dedicated to pursuing sound rural transportation policy and educating other Representatives about the importance of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, which runs from Alberta, Canada all the way down to the ports of Texas. It is one of the most crucial transportation corridors in the country and it is critical that we support strong policies that encourage greater connectivity to rural America.
Americans also deserve a safe and efficient air space. Modern business and personal travel has evolved and distant parts of the country and world are now only a flight away. I’m proud to represent the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and the Abilene Regional Airport, which serve thousands of passengers and general aviators throughout the West Texas region.