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Governor says Texas declined funding for cross‑state project; Oklahoma won’t cover Texas share
Summary
Asked about a Dallas news report, the governor said Texas lawmakers did not fund a connection project and that Oklahoma will not assume Texas’ portion, leaving the future of the project uncertain.
When asked about reporting that Texas would not approve funding for a project described in media coverage, the governor said he had spoken with state transportation officials and that Texas had declined to fund its portion.
"They requested that funding and the Texas legislature decided not to fund it," the governor said, adding that Oklahoma officials had discussed options but would not unilaterally shoulder Texas’ share. He described conversations with Secretary Gatz and Tim Gass about what to do next but said the administration did not have a final plan.
Why it matters: the governor framed the project as a bi‑state connection and said its completion depends on Texas participation and funding decisions. He did not specify the project’s statutory name, the contract terms, or the project budget at the press conference.
Details reporters sought: the governor acknowledged the funding shortfall was "disappointing," said he did not know when funding would run out, and said Oklahoma would not “pick up Texas’ boat.” Specific next steps and timelines were not provided.
What’s next: the governor said state transportation officials will continue to evaluate options and that he would report further when decisions are made.
