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Amid mounting debate over toll lanes, transportation commissioner says it's time for 'new blood'

Gov. Greg Abbott now has two spots to fill on the commission that oversees the Texas Department of Transportation at a time when he's drawing ire for blocking toll projects.

By BRANDON FORMBY, The Texas Tribune
Posted 2/19/18

One of the state’s most influential transportation officials on Feb. 8 said he’s stepping down from the board that oversees the Texas Department of Transportation to make way for “new blood.” 

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