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Brazos County State Senator Charles Schwertner on WTAW

Brazos County State Senator Charles Schwertner visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the senate’s version of public school funding, the comments from the College Station ISD superintendent, the future of the STAAR test, the possibility of a special session, the Texas Lottery, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Listen to “Brazos County State Senator Charles Schwertner on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.

College Station City Council Receives Its Annual Street Maintenance Report

The three newest members of the College Station city council heard their first annual update of local street conditions. Public works director Emily Fisher explained how street conditions are determined. According to the methodology the city uses, Fisher said the city-wide overall condition is excellent. Fisher also explained the funding sources of more than $10 million dollars that was spent in the last year to maintain 368 miles of city streets. The mileage does not include streets that are state highways, which include Texas Avenue and Harvey Mitchell Parkway. She also reviewed projects that are planned through the 2028 fiscal year. And Fisher issued an invitation to attend the city’s third annual street maintenance open house. On Wednesday, May 28, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at city hall, public works staff will answer questions and take feedback about College Station streets. Click HERE to read and download presentation materials from the May 8, 2025 College Station city council meeting. Click below to hear comments from the May 8, 2025 College Station city council meeting. Listen to “College Station city council receives its annual street maintenance report” on Spreaker.

Legislation Requiring More Information About The Texas Central High Speed Rail Project Is Now Before The Governor

Those wanting to build a high speed passenger train through the Brazos Valley between Houston and Dallas will face more disclosure requirements as part of state legislation that is waiting for the governor’s consideration. That’s after the state senate on Monday (May 20) passed House bill 2003 by a 22 to nine margin. Presenting the legislation was senator Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham. On the senate floor, Kolkhorst asked “Who owns the project? At this point, no one’s really is even certain.” Kolkhorst also said “With operations halted, it is nearly impossible for east Texas landowners, many of whom have received these eminent domain notices, to ascertain the true status of the project.” Also voting for HB 2003 was Charles Schwertner of Georgetown. The districts served by Kolkhorst and Schwertner includes part of the proposed route of the Texas Central project that began in 2013. HB 2003 was passed by the House on April 25th by a vote of 127 to nothing. The yes votes includes Trey Wharton of Huntsville and Angelia Orr of Itasca, whose districts also include part of the proposed route. Click HERE to read and download House Bill 2003. The legislation, if the governor agrees, requires Texas Central to disclose on the Texas department of transportation website: (1) The proposed method of financing of the construction or acquisition of the project, including: (A) the extent to which funds for financing are currently available; and (B) for any securities to be issued: (i) the approximate terms of sale and total fixed charges of the securities; (ii) whether the securities issued will be underwritten by industries to be served by the proposed line; and (iii) an explanation of how the fixed charges will be met; (2) a recent balance sheet; (3) a present value determination of the full costs of the proposal; (4) if construction is proposed, the costs for each year of the construction; (5) a proposed schedule for completion of the project, including timeline for permitting, funding, and land acquisition; (6) ridership projections and methodology; (7) the proposed route; (8) an organization chart of the entity ’s management and staff; and (9) disclosure of any current or planned foreign investment in the project. Click below to hear comments from Lois Kolkhorst on the senate floor May 19, 2025: Listen to “Legislation requiring more information about the Texas Central High Speed Rail Project is now before the governor” on Spreaker.