Originally published in 1994
The Aviation Division was presented with a “Certificate of Recognition” by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for TXDOT’s administration of the State Block Grant Program in Texas. The program is a unique arrangement between the FAA and state aviation agencies which gives the state a greater role in the administration of federal airport improvement funds. Texas was one of only seven states selected to participate in the FAA program. The award was presented to the Division by Otis Welch, Manager of the FAA Texas Airport Development Office during the January 27th Texas Transportation Commission meeting.