Formula Grant TX2026081

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Texas Department of Transportation $9.275 million under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) through a Formula Grant obligation dated July 8, 2026. This funding enables Texas transit districts to provide and sustain public transportation services across rural and small urban areas of the state through December 31, 2028. The grant supports operating assistance, mobility management, vehicle preventive maintenance and repairs, third-party contracted transportation services, state administration, and training and technical assistance for transit providers serving seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The award directly benefits Texas's substantial population of seniors and individuals with disabilities, particularly in the state's 177 rural counties where 17 percent of the senior population resides and over half of seniors have one or more disabilities. Year two of the biennial award incorporates four activity line items (ALIs) focused on mobility management, operating support, preventative maintenance, and third-party contracted services. By funding continuation and expansion of these essential transportation services, the grant creates an environment of resilience for passengers, employees, and communities while supporting mobility options for both direct transit riders and transit providers across rural and small urban Texas regions.