Texas Department of Transportation officials are convening a task force to address road damage associated with oil & gas activity in the South Texas Eagle Ford Shale and North Texas Barnett Shale regions.

Within 90 days, the task force will convene an executive-level meeting of local governments, law enforcement, transportation officials, Railroad Commission, energy industry leaders.

 

• Continue research, data gathering and sharing.
• Identify future energy developments.
• Strategize use of new technology.
• Discuss potential legislative issues.
• Develop funding strategies.
• Routinely monitor, evaluate and revise plans.