At the 2021 Membership Meeting, Reece Albert's Craig Odom was sworn in as our 2021 TXAPA President. We have already been working closely with Craig on some great ideas he has for the association in 2021. Thank you to outgoing 2020 TXAPA President Geno Carrier IV for an excellent year of leadership! 

Although this year's Membership Meeting was different in many ways, it was still a successful—and safe—event! Thank you to those who attended, sponsored, play golf, and presented. Photos and presentations from the meeting can be viewed in the Members Only tab on texasasphalt.org.

 

Our new four-part series of virtual, interactive workshops is underway with the February Inspector Asphalt Education Program. This initial program runs through February 17, with more to follow in March, April and May. Emails will be sent to alert members when registration becomes available for subsequent programs.

 

 

Click here for more information about the TXAPA Asphalt Education Series.

TXAPA has assembled an adaptable, in-house training program for our members to use on inclement weather work days. Documents, instructor guides, and related videos for this program can be found in our new Members Only tab on texasasphalt.org.

 

We want to give TXAPA members access to information not available to the general public, which is why we have created a Members Only tab on texasasphalt.org. In order to access the information housed in this section of our website, you will need to log in to your account. Forgot your login information? Click here.

Once logged in, TXAPA members will have access to our new Winter Training Program content, PIQ information and documents, member-only videos and more. Content within this tab will be continually updated.

TXAPA Live airs at 3 PM on Thursdays, three times a month, skipping a week on the date of the TxDOT highway letting. You only need to register for TXAPA Live once, and a reminder email with a link to join will be sent to you an hour before each broadcast. Watch all previous broadcasts here.

 

THURSDAY, FEB. 11: The Importance of Friction on Roadways

THURSDAY, FEB. 18: How Materials and Mix Designs Affect Friction

THURSDAY, FEB. 25: Asphalt Pavement Fundamentals: Liquid Asphalt

 

TXAPA member Stacy Hilbrich (Angel Brothers, Century Asphalt) and her fiancé suffered a tragic loss around Christmas when they lost both of his parents to COVID-19, just 12 hours apart. This was devestating for not only the family, but for their small farming community in Southwest Kansas. Please consider Stacy's request to support the family and community in a meaningful way during this time of grief.

 

TXAPA has developed a custom education program to set our contractor members up for success by offering a clear, comprehensive look at each of the 73 changes in the new specs that may impact your projects.
 
Chuck Fuller, Jim Warren, and Harold Mullen have been leading members through the changes to SS 3076, SS 3077, and the Liquid Asphalt Binder Sampling and Testing Program. To schedule your private consultation, please contact Chuck, Jim, or Harold, or call TXAPA at (512) 312-2099.

TXAPA worked with TxDOT, the AGC, the FHWA, and other industry partners to develop a plan for construction workplace safety. Please review the attached document and refer to it as needed to provide a safe and effective workplace for your employees during these unprecedented times.

 

Download and share these infographics breaking down the Texas Joint Workforce Safety Plan to help provide a safe and effective workplace for your employees in a clear and simple manner. 

If you have ever witnessed a motor vehicle accident, you know how traumatic and complicated the first moments after a crash can be. But do you know the best, safest plan of action? Follow these safety tips for how to best respond upon witnessing a traffic collision.

Above all else, the temperature of hot mix asphalt (HMA) during the rolling operation determines the success of the compaction operation.

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Distributed to nearly 5,000 industry professionals, Texas Asphalt magazine features articles about environmental issues, safety, new technology, best business practices and more.

 

Texas Asphalt is distributed in both print and an interactive, digital format. Subscribers do not have to be members of TXAPA to receive Texas Asphalt.

 

 

 

Search for up-to-date information including addresses, contact information, and more with our online TXAPA Member Directory.

 

If you notice any information that has changed, you can log in to TexasAsphalt.org and update it to ensure we have the correct information on file moving forward. Instructions on how to do so can be found in the "Maximize Your Membership" section below. 

 

 

Our YouTube channel is your one-stop-shop for all TXAPA videos! From full TXAPA Live episodes and educational webinars to short Technical Tips and more, you can be notified when any new videos are available by subscribing and turning on your notifications. Never miss another TXAPA video! Watch and subscribe here.

 

The HMAC is also now on YouTube, offering videos that serve as quick and easy test procedure refreshers. Subscribe to their channel here!

TXAPA will continue to move the needle for quality in the coming decade by promoting a new concept in asphalt paving communication, a gathering of key personnel just prior to placement and compaction called the “All-Hands.” Chuck Fuller has discussed the All-Hands on TXAPA Live, and the All-Hands section of our website is packed with helpful resources and information.

Did you know about PaveXpress, a scoping tool to help you create simplified pavement designs while taking into account key engineering inputs?

Explore and analyze IRI data in the FHWA Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database to gain insights into the factors that have historically governed and/or influenced the change in pavement IRI over time.

Click the link below to visit a new section on TexasAsphalt.org called "What's New." This page contains a frequently updated list of all new content on the website, so you can find the important new information fast!

Are you working with an exemplary company that would be a good fit for TXAPA? Send them the link to our new, fillable, application available at the link below:

Make sure you are receiving important information from TXAPA. Double check your email address and update your email preferences. 

If you have been having trouble accessing the TXAPA website there are two things you can try.

Cancel or add subscriptions and update your address—it's as easy as logging into TexasAsphalt.org!

Certification and training classes through the HMAC are filling up fast! Check the schedule for both in-person and virtual classes, and call the HMAC with any questions at 512-312-2099.