eTXAPA Newsletter
Up Front

Agenda

February 14, 2023

  • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Winter Classic Golf Tournament
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome Reception and Networking

February 15, 2023

  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM TxDOT Operations and Divisions Updates
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Regular Member Program
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Asociate Member Meeting / Major Associate Member Meeting
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Membership Luncheon
  • 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Meeting Debrief/Path Forward, Adjourn

Location:

Dallas Ft. Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle, Ft. Worth, TX

 
ICYMI is social media speak for "in case you missed it," and we don't want you to miss any of our posts on social media to support our Workforce Development Initiatve. In the coming weeks we will be launching a full-scale marketing campaign designed to reach the asphalt pavement industry's next generation, but we're starting today with a full calendar of posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. 
 
We need your help. If you haven't already, please take some time to follow TXAPA on all of our social media platforms. When you see us post workforce development content, hit the like button, comment, and share! 
 
 
Martin Asphalt
Lhoist North America

TXAPA Live! airs at 3 PM CDT on the third Thursday of every month. Click the title below to register for that month's session.

Dec. 15, 2022
Cold Weather Paving and Importance of Temperature

Jan. 19, 2022
Explaining the TxDOT Bituminous Rated Source Quality Catalog and the Aggregate Quality Monitoring Program

 

This isn’t just the time of year that we eat more than usual, it’s also the time when we have the most household accidents and fires.

Tis the season – to celebrate safely. To help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips.

 
Reliable Asphalt
Technically Speaking

The TxDOT Highway Letting is emailed to all members and posted to the TXAPA website on the 25th day of the month. If you did not recieve this month's letting information, click below.  

In The Works

The 48th Annual Meeting of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association has moved one day ahead. Please note the new schedule:

  • Monday, Sept. 18: TXAPA Golf Tournament and Clay Shoot
  • Tuesday, Sept. 19: Texas Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards Breakfast
  • Wednesday, Sept. 20: Scholarship Night
  • Thursday, Sept. 21: Meeting Adjourns at Noon

Please contact TXAPA with any questions. (512) 312-5043

Exhibitor Opportunities: 6-ft. tables

Dates: May 16-17, 2023
Location Name: Extraco Events Center
Address: 4601 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX  76710
 
Exhibitor Opportunities: Heavy equipment and traditional 10x10 booths
Dates: Jan. 16-17, 2024 (Membership Meeting - Jan. 17, 2024, 8 AM - 1 PM)
Location Name: Horseshoe Bay Resort
Address: 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, TX  78657
Special Event: Winter Classic Golf Tournament January 16, 2024
 
Exhibitor Oppportunities: None at this event
Humboldt Mfg. Company
Welcome New Members

Contact: Marshal Jarnagin
Email: marshal@wtxpaving.com
Phone: (806) 833-2882

Address: 10104 Alcove Ave., Wolfforth, TX 79382

Contact: Michael Dixon
Email: michael@frictionseal.com
Phone: (817) 734-4163

Adress: 4554 E. Eco. Industrial Pl., Tucson, AZ 85756 

In the Know
  
Search for up-to-date information including addresses, contact information, and more with our online TXAPA Member Directory.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Post jobs and search for employment opportunities on the Women of Asphalt job board! A link to the job board can be found on the left side bar of the page linked below.
 
Did you know about PaveXpress, a scoping tool to help you create simplified pavement designs while taking into account key engineering inputs?
 
Maximize Your Membership
The interactive PDFs walking users through SS3076 and SS3077 are now available for everyone to use on TexasAsphalt.org. After watching Jim Warren's user guide video, both documents are available to download and navigate. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Warren or Chuck Fuller.
 
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 the Members Only tab upon logging in to texasasphalt.org. Need help logging in? Watch this video.
 
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 Rainy Day Training content, PIQ information and documents, member-only videos, and more. Content within this tab will be continually updated.
 
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 News From The HMAC
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.

TXAPA provides a range of resources for your employees and technicians whether they are studying to become certified, or just need a refresher. Please share these helpful tools: