The theme of the 2021 TXAPA Annual Meeting is ELEVATE!, as in elevate your expectations for communication, performance, and most importantly—QUALITY. As always, we have built a strong technical program and surrounded it with networking opportunities and, of course, FUN! More than ever, we recognize the importance of connecting with our industry partners and peers. Join us September 21-24 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio for an IN-PERSON, elevated experience you won't soon forget!

The TXAPA Scholarship Program benefits promising students enrolled in engineering and technical programs throughout the state of Texas. TXAPA members are encouraged to share the scholarship application with their employees—employees and their dependents are eligible for consideration. 

Please join us in welcoming Marc Williams as the Texas Department of Transportation’s new executive director. Williams, who has served as the agency’s deputy executive since 2016, will begin his new role June 1, 2021.

With temperatures rising, many of us are hooking up our boats and RVs to go have some fun in the sun. Review these trailer safety tips before hitting the road with your recreational toys to ensure the safest trip for yourself and all other drivers.

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. Each TXAPA Live viewer will earn .5 PDH credits. Watch all previous broadcasts on our YouTube channel.

 

If you have ever gotten to the end of your project and were prepared to close it out, then see that the once per project sample is needed and all the paving is completed, you understand my frustration – or your sample fails and you’re looking for that backup or sample number two and it can’t be found.

 

It is pretty simple; you need one sample for each mix design and asphalt type you use and/or one sample each day after.

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.

International Chem-Crete is focused on research and development as well as the manufacture of water-based products to solve a variety of durability and constructability issues in both concrete and asphalt materials. The company currently offers more than 120 innovative and cost-effective solutions to common problems found in roadway pavements, airport pavements, bridges, tunnels, rail systems, commercial buildings, and a host of others. These products have application to both new construction for the purpose of increasing longevity and performance and for long-lasting repair of existing structures.

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. 

 

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

Listen in on entertaining conversations with familiar hosts and special guests anywhere, anytime. New episodes will be released every other Friday on the following popular platforms:

 

 

The TXAPA Podcast already has more than 200 listeners across four continents! Join our growing audience and tune in to hear the latest episode.

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.

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 the Winter Training Program content, PIQ information and documents, member-only videos, and more. Content within this tab will be continually updated.

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.