Texas transportation committee leader advocates focus on infrastructure

Darby said deteriorating Texas roadways cost each household about $1,500 per year in such hidden expenses as vehicle repairs and wasted fuel from congestion, arguing part of the shortfall comes from a lack of investment by the state.

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August 14, 2012

State Representative Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, chose a road trip across Texas and through Lubbock to focus on roads, bridges and the state transportation system he says is in need of attention.

"I feel a little bit like Paul Revere," Darby said told a Lubbock audience Tuesday evening. "I'm not saying 'the British are coming', but the potholes are coming."

Darby, vice chairman of the House Transportation Committee, and the Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association urged an audience of Lubbock leaders to keep transportation in mind and consider options to improve state roads, highways and bridges during a reception hosted by the association and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

Darby said deteriorating Texas roadways cost each household about $1,500 per year in such hidden expenses as vehicle repairs and wasted fuel from congestion, arguing part of the shortfall comes from a lack of investment by the state…