All Roads Lead To... Unfinished Construction

     It's nothing new that Texas roadways are generally left unfinished once construction starts on a segment, and not only that, but; a lot of roads are getting very old and are in desperate need of updating. Well, for those who are sick of highly congested traffic because of small outdated roads (most growing cites should know the plight) or those who are sick of looking at unfinished projects on the roads commonly used (looking at you I-35 outside of Austin) are in luck because on November 4 an amendment to the Texas Constitution will be voted on which will redirect funding from the Economic Stabilization Fund to the improvement of Texas roadways everywhere. The Economic Stabilization Fund is basically a GIANT savings account only to be used for when the Texas economy gets in trouble. 

     I welcome this amendment with open arms as a Texas driver, and hope it is passed come November. Since this is just a redirection of current funding tax-payers will not see a increase in taxes because of this. Also, with more than 9 billion dollars in the ESF already, I think it is fine that the amendment will rout half of the money going to the ESF to some much needed road improvements. Additionally as a precaution, this money cannot be used for toll roads, ensuring that every driver will have an opportunity to benefit from this. One reason we see so much unfinished road work is that Texas is short 5 billion dollars on current production, this amendment will add 1.7 billion in funds in the first year alone allowing us to finish the job, in a timely manner, and get started on new work (stats according to Move Texas Forward). Being the state with the largest highway system and having a huge influx of new people moving in, I believe we Texans need this funding now more than ever and hope that we will get this amendment passed.