Private ownership of the Trans-Texas Corridor highway system is bad for Texans. Iowa is recent proof that natural disaster can occur anywhere and anytime. When a natural disaster strikes our government should be able to provide assistance and take the steps necessary to assure the safety and well-being of the public.

Infrastructure is necessary for the a strong economy and is the primary differentiator between the United States and less developed countries. Infrastructure investments serve crucial purposes and should not be left to domestic or foreign corporations to own, operate and maintain. The Trans-Texas Corridor is important for the economy.

If there is a natural disaster, our local government with the assistance of the Federal government should be able to move in quickly and provide repairs. A foreign corporation will complicate this process. We need to be able to take control and make repairs or do whatever else may be necessary to protect the well-being and safety of the public. The highways should be owned, operated and maintained by our local governments to assure the safety of our people. Private ownership of public infrastructure transfer wealth to private entities at the expense and safety of the public. The Trans-Texas Corridor should not be financed and operated by Cintra. It should be financed and operated by the State of Texas.

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