State Representative Terri Leo Wilson

Today we attended the BayTran State of the Counties event held at the Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport. This annual gathering brings together business leaders, elected officials, and community partners from across the region to hear important updates on transportation, economic development, and the future growth of our area.

Today’s program featured insights from Matt Sebesta, Mark Henry, and Adrian Garcia as they discussed the opportunities and challenges impacting our communities and the continued importance of regional collaboration.

BayTran plays an important role in advocating for transportation infrastructure and mobility improvements throughout the Gulf Coast region. The organization works to unite public and private sector leaders to support projects that enhance economic growth, strengthen regional connectivity, and improve quality of life for the communities they serve.

Thank you to everyone involved in organizing this informative and impactful event.

Last week, I joined Representative Fleischmann (TN-03), Congressman Weber, Commissioner Hank Dugie, Rodger Rees, the Port of Galveston & Houston, industry leaders, and members of the Gulf Coast Protection District for breakfast to discuss the economic importance of HD23

HD 23 produces 27% of the nation’s gasoline, 35% of its natural gas, 60% of its jet fuel, and 80% of its military-grade fuel. We also have our warehouses, plastics and petrochemical industries. If America is going to stay on the path to energy dominance and keep our economy strong, America needs the Texas Gulf Coast.

We must have increased infrastructure and resiliency funding. It is vital to the economy and our national security of the United States.