Texas Republican Introduces New Trump Road Bill Amid Endorsement Battle
Summary
Texas Senator John Cornyn introduced a bill to rename a highway after President Donald Trump just before a runoff election against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The upgrade would turn US-287 into Interstate 47, stretching from Texas to Montana, aiming to boost the economy and honor President Trump. The Texas GOP runoff race is closely watched, with Trump’s endorsement still pending.Key Facts
- Senator John Cornyn proposed renaming US-287 as Interstate 47 to honor President Donald Trump.
- The highway runs from Port Arthur, Texas, to Choteau, Montana, covering nearly 1,800 miles.
- The Texas Department of Transportation predicts a $5.4 billion travel cost saving and nearly 47,000 new jobs from upgrading the highway by 2050.
- The bill is called the I-47 Future Interstate Act and is co-sponsored by Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis.
- Cornyn and Paxton are in a Republican runoff set for May 26, following no majority winner in March.
- Trump has not yet endorsed either candidate but said he is deciding and likes both.
- Trump has urged the losing candidate to drop out to focus on beating the Democratic nominee in November.
- A recent poll shows Cornyn leading Paxton by one point, with many voters still undecided.
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