Yesterday, The Texas Transportation Commission approved $76 million in  funding for 54 transportation-related projects that will improve the environment through visual enhancements around the state. This approval gives TxDOT the go-ahead to continue with funding for the Transportation Enhancement Program. 

In a separate action, the Commission unanimously approved about $250 million in highway project contracts funded by Proposition 12 proceeds. The approval marks the first letting of funds approved for the proposition.

Read more about the Commission's approvals in the TxDOT news releases here and here .