Texas State Representative Dustin R. Burrows (HD-83) filed House Bill 869 today, legislation directing the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to conduct a feasibility study of extending Interstate Highway I-27 from Lubbock to Laredo.

“This bill would direct TXDOT to examine a critically needed expansion of I-27, which currently ends in Lubbock. Given the economic and population growth West Texas has experienced during the last 20-years, the continuation of the interstate to Laredo would allow for further industry and business expansion along the route,” said Burrows. “President-elect Trump has stated he will pursue substantial national infrastructure improvements and my bill positions West Texas to be ready with a solid plan for the I-27 expansion,” Burrows added.

HB 869: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/pdf/HB00869I.pdf#navpanes=0