Texas infrastructure rated mediocre or poor in ASCE's 2025 report card

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has issued a new assessment of Texas's infrastructure, revealing several areas needing significant attention. The 2025 evaluation covers 16 categories, with the recent additions of broadband, hazardous waste, ports, and rail.

In a report covered by KSAT journalist Mason Hickok, it is noted that "Of the sixteen categories, Texas received an overall grade of C, with 14 of the categories reflecting C+/- and D+/- grades." This places the state just above the national average of C-. The categories receiving D grades include broadband, dams, drinking water, transit, levees, and wastewater, while aviation and bridges scored higher with B and B- grades, respectively.

There is recognition of past efforts as "ASCE believes the stressors have been ‘balanced out’ by investments at the federal level coupled with state and local measures," although future federal funding, particularly from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, might face challenges.

To address these issues, the report advises ongoing infrastructure investment, the establishment of sound policies and standards for safety, efficiency, and reliability, updates to engineering standards, and comprehensive asset management and planning strategies.