Monday March 4, 2013
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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
The TxDOT highway letting is scheduled for March 6th and 7th. The total tonnage of asphalt pavements being let is 785,932 .
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The Texas Department of Transportation, the AGC of Texas and the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA) are hosting a series of 10 Hot Mix Specification Conferences beginning January 30, 2013. These conferences are a cooperative effort between TxDOT and the paving industry to update individuals on five New Special Specifications for HMA.
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WHAT'S GOING ON
Registration forms now available!!

TXAPA is looking forward to our 6th Annual 2013 Mid Year Meeting! This year we are headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Grand Teton Mountains. The meeting dates are June 17-19, 2013.

There are so many activities be sure to book an extended stay. We encourage everyone to make their room reservations NOW, because this venue will fill quickly and there are only so many rooms available.
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The World of Asphalt 2013 Show & Conference will be held March 19th through the 21st in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center located at 200 E. Market Street.
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IN THE WORKS
The 2013 TXAPA Membership Directory is being released for publication. The deadline to make any changes has expired. There will be one more opportunity to make any changes necessary with the first draft.

If you have not submitted changes, this is your last chance to do so. Please
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IN THE KNOW
The 2013 TXAPA 39th Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. Be sure to mark your calendars now for this important event. The dates are September 25-28, 2013.
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The Asphalt Pavement Alliance has kicked off its Asphalt FACTS campaign to help raise public awareness about the many benefits of asphalt pavements. Visit www.asphaltfacts.com
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CERTIFICATION NEWS FROM THE HMAC
TxDOT has completed shipping out the 2013 HMAC Proficiency Samples. At this time all Level 1A and Level 1A-E technicians should have their samples. Please make sure that all technicians within your firm have received them. This is a mandatory program and is required for all Level 1A HMA certified technicians. The deadline to submit results online is March 7, 2013. ALL RESULTS MUST BE LOGGED IN ONLINE.
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The 2013 Hot Mix Asphalt Center schedule is now available online at www.txhmac.org Please be sure to visit our website to get the latest information on classes.
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The Hot Mix Asphalt Center would like you to welcome Robin Strong, Robin will now be taking care of the HMAC scheduling and office activities. She can be contacted at the center at 512-312-2099.

Karen Pagitt will be taking care of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association business needs and can also be reached at 512-312-2099
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