Let Texas and local officials decide on infrastructure projects

During his 2024 Senate campaign, Cruz said high-speed rail in Texas should be funded and decided on at the state and local levels. More broadly, he wants federal regulations and other barriers removed when they would slow a state infrastructure project, so Texas can choose which investments it considers best for creating jobs and economic growth.

Context: Original KBTX interview at the Wednesday, October 30, 2024 campaign stop, published at 00:18 UTC October 31. Historical 2024 Senate campaign evidence; not a new 2026 pledge. Source/cycle/reuse approval remains pending.

In their own words

I want Texas to decide what’s the best investment to drive jobs to drive economic growth

The source

KBTX campaign interview

Published: 10/30/2024
Retrieved: 11/10/2026