“About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. These Texas projects are just a few of the ones lawmakers are fighting for as they near a government funding deadline. Department of Transportation: Texas lawmakers secured about $120 million for projects to bolster public transportation, highways, airports and more. All 12 Democrats from Texas secured funding for at least one project in the appropriations bill drafts. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy.