Dear John,

Making sure you saw an important update from Lubbock last week! Please remember to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for regular updates on how I am serving the people of West Texas!

I was honored to attend last week's I-27 signage ceremony in Lubbock, marking an important milestone for the Ports-to-Plains Corridor. This critical transportation artery will enhance the future of Rural America and strengthen our nation's food security and energy dominance.

This project is a game-changer for West Texas and I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen our local economy and open up new markets for our producers.  

In 2022, I championed legislation that was signed into law to designate the portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor from Laredo, Texas through the Panhandle to Dumas, Texas as a future Interstate route, making eligible for federal funding. 

In 2024, I ushered into law bipartisan legislation to rename the interstate-designated segments of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor to "I-27".

The expansion of the I-27 corridor is critical to linking energy and agricultural industries to state, national, and international trade, and it is estimated to grow Texas's GDP by over $55.6 billion in the first 20 years, create 178,600 construction jobs, and add 17,000 long-term employment opportunities.   

I was grateful to be joined by Senator Cruz to the celebrate the expansion of the I-27 Ports-to-Plains corridor in Lubbock. Together, we are making the dream of this critical transportation artery through the heart of Rural America a reality. Check out our video below:

Your friend and fellow West Texan, Jodey C. Arrington Member of Congress

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