Voters in Texas Tuesday sent a clear message that road improvements are very important for economic development, safety and quality of life. By voting in support of Proposition 1, voters decided that a portion of oil and gas tax revenues should be deposited into the State Highway Fund.

According to law, none of the funds from oil and gas severance tax revenues that are deposited to the State Highway Fund can or will be used on toll roads. TxDOT Executive Director Lt. Gen. Joe Weber said his agency looks forward to working with the Legislature to finalize the process and get the necessary resources out to the areas of the state in need.

Shelby County voted in favor of Proposition 1 by 78 percent.