"We are ensuring infrastructure projects at our bases are built faster and more efficiently to support growth and development in these important communities."
– Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott signed the largest Statewide Inter-Governmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) between the State of Texas and the United States Military to bolster infrastructure and transportation improvements on federal military property across the state. This historic 10-year agreement authorizes the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to complete roadway maintenance and repair projects as well as purchase bulk materials through a state-federal partnership.
“I’m proud to sign the largest S-IGSA between a state and the U.S. military. By entering this partnership between the State of Texas and the U.S. military, we are ensuring infrastructure projects at our bases are built faster and more efficiently to support growth and development in these important communities,” said Governor Abbott.
“Texas will always support the brave men and women who serve in our military, and together we will continue to help these heroes serve and protect the greatest nation in the history of the world."
The Governor was joined at the signing ceremony by:
- Assistant Secretary to the United States Army Installation, Energy & Environment Rachel Jacobson
- Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Air Force for Installations Robert Moriarty
- Navy Region Southeast Chief of Staff Captain Gregory Smith; Senator Cesar Blanco
- Representative Lina Ortega
- Representative Ray Lopez
- TxDOT Chairman Bruce Bugg; and
- TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams
“Thank you to everyone here for all your hard work, dedication, and vision that went into developing the S-IGSA in the Department of Defense. This 10-year S-IGSA is the type of partnership that strengthens our Army’s relationship with the State of Texas, and we look forward to seeing what other innovative partnerships come next,” said Army Assistant Secretary Jacobson.
This S-IGSA is anticipated to decrease project lead time, reduce civilian staff burden, and result in an estimated cost savings of 25% to all participating military installations.
"The U.S. Navy has three installations that are privileged to call Texas home. The Navy is proud to partner with the State of Texas in the first S-IGSA, saving us up to $36 million over the next 10 years just in road maintenance alone," said Navy Captain Smith.
"The U.S. Air Force has a tremendous presence in Texas, and we're proud to participate in the S-IGSA," said Air Force Deputy Assistant Secretary Moriarty.
"This agreement allows the U.S. Air Force to leverage opportunities with TxDOT to do maintenance on our roads and reduce the burden of the men and women who work in our military installations. This is just another strong indication of support for our military from the State of Texas."
The agreement will be DOD's largest S-IGSA involving the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force with a single public partner.
- View the Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) here.
