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Texas Roads Need Fixing Now | Texas News

Texas roads are crumbling—nearly half need major repairs, and over a third of bridges are in danger. That’s costing drivers nearly $1,000 a year in car damage and could soon mean weight limits on roads, hiking prices for everything from groceries to sneakers. Most funding comes from the federal government, tied to the gas tax—pausing it won’t help drivers much and would cripple infrastructure fixes. Congress has until September 30 to pass a new funding bill; while the House has a plan, the Senate is still working. Now’s the time to contact your reps: fixing roads isn’t just about smooth…

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