Proposed Recipient: Angelo State University
Proposed Project: Developing the Future Aviation Workforce at Angelo State University
Project Location: 2601 W. Avenue N., San Angelo, Texas 76909
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: Angelo State University is requesting $2,000,000 to support further development of Angelo State University’s Commercial Aviation degree program. This funding seeks to strengthen National Security and help build a more robust pathway for the aviation workforce in West Texas. This will include enhanced real-world experiences for students and hands-on engagement with professional instructors and utilization of the latest in aircraft, simulators, and instructional equipment. Commercial aviation is not only a key component of our national economy, but a central component in our National Security strategy. ASU aims to grow the number of individuals trained to fill these essential positions.
Proposed Recipient: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Proposed Project: Construct Overpass – US 385 – Intersection at South Loop 338
Project Location: 3901 E. Highway 80, Odessa, TX 79761
Requested Amount: $7,000,000
Explanation of Request: $7,000,000 is requested to construct an overpass at the intersection of South Loop 338 and US 385 in Ector County, Texas – reducing travel time, congestion, crashes, and fatalities in West Texas. Construction of this overpass will improve safety and mobility of passenger vehicles as well as freight in this critical portion of Ector County. This project is included in the 2021-2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as well as the Permian Basin Transportation Improvement Plan at the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization (PBMPO TIP).
Proposed Recipient: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Proposed Project: Ports-to-Plains – Interstate Planning
Project Location: 3901 E. Highway 80, Odessa, TX 79761
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: Following the designation of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as a Future Interstate in the FY2022 Appropriations, legislation, $2,000,000 is requested would initiate interstate planning. These planning funds would be used within the 11th Congressional District for Project Feasibility, Preliminary Design, Environmental, and Final Design. The major benefits of completed project in the first twenty-years of operation were described in the Ports-to-Plains Corridor Interstate Feasibility Study Final Report, this includes a $55.6 billion increase in Texas GDP, a 21% reduction in the crash rate, $4.1 Billion of Total Annual Travel Cost Savings and an increase of in employment of 22,110 jobs.
Proposed Recipient: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Proposed Project: Odessa Regional Telehealth Hub
Proposed Location: 800 W. 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79763
Requested Amount: $2,600,000
Explanation of Request: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Odessa) is requesting $2,600,000 to build upon existing services and platforms used by the TTUHSC to collaborate with community partners in the utilization of telehealth as a resource to expand health care infrastructure across rural areas. The funds requested will be used for equipment and infrastructure costs to establish a telehealth network for the area based in rural school districts and communities. The network will address primary care access across a wide rural region and generate a unique opportunity to train the next generation of the health care workforce in a rural America. TTUHSC aims to reduce overall health care costs for individuals by expanding access via telehealth, making healthcare more cost-efficient and beneficial to patients.
Proposed Recipient: Texas A&M University System
Proposed Project: Stand Ready Texas: Protecting Communities in TX11 From Wildfires
Project Location: 6801 FM 45 South, Brownwood, TX 76804
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: Texas A&M University System requests $2,000,000 to support and build the capacity of the communities of the 11th Congressional District of Texas to mitigate wildfire risks, restore landscapes, and protect our nation’s food security. In District 11, the market value of agricultural products sold is $1,239,636,000 with more than 65% of that from livestock and the other 35% in crops. Pastureland is the main source of feed for livestock. Additionally, between 2005 and 2018, there were 28 Southern Plains Wildfire Outbreaks that resulted in 2,754 fires that burned 3.9 million acres, caused the deaths of 27 civilians and one volunteer firefighter, and destroyed 763 homes. Stand Ready Texas aims to creating fire adapted communities, restoring, and maintaining fire resilient landscapes, and improves safe and effective wildfire response.
Proposed Recipient: Midland County Sheriff’s Office
Proposed Project: The Midland County Sheriff’s Office Radio and Communications Infrastructure ProjectProject Location: SH191 and Yukon Rd., Midland County, TX
Requested Amount: $913,400
Explanation of Request: Midland County requests funding to help facilitate new radio communication infrastructure that will include the new system support infrastructure associate with three new tower locations and upgrades to one current tower location. This funding will allow Midland County to procure and improve specific communications equipment that will greatly enhance both public safety and officer safety. Better coordination amongst law enforcement agencies and better communication within the Midland County Sheriff’s Department both serve the end goal of improved community policing efforts within County and region. Furthermore, these communications upgrades will only help advance police effectiveness and the flow of information among law enforcement agencies, local government service providers, and the communities they serve.
