Leslie Garza

The committee held a briefing on the FY2027 Budget Calendar and received a presentation on the Quarterly Investment Report for the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, the committee convened in an executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, specifically regarding the internal auditor search, with no final actions taken as a result of that session.

The committee discussed and approved several action items, including requests to advertise for construction services related to President George Bush Turnpike roadway lighting and Sam Rayburn Tollway pavement joint sealing. The committee approved a contract for pavement rehabilitation on the President George Bush Turnpike, as well as exempt procurements for lane-level toll cameras, equipment, and vehicle classification software for the Dallas North Tollway Phase 4 project. Additionally, a contract amendment for Workday implementation and application support services was approved. A public comment regarding a settlement agreement and vehicle registration block authority was addressed.

The committee meeting focused on the approval of a contract for investment advisory services. The session also included a briefing on the fourth-quarter investment report for 2025 and an executive session held to discuss the search for an internal auditor.

The board meeting included a moment of silence for a deceased employee and the presentation of a financial reporting award. Key business actions included authorizing the advertisement of various construction and consulting services, selecting vendors for investment advisory and communication services, and approving contracts for toll equipment, vehicle maintenance, and road infrastructure projects. Additionally, the board approved cooperative procurements for technology systems, an interlocal agreement for employee life insurance, 2026 annual work authorizations, and the final system budget. The meeting also featured briefings on anticipated procurements, a performance report, an executive director report, and an executive session regarding security, litigation, and personnel matters.

The Board received a presentation on the 2026-2028 Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Development (ROAD) Program. Key procurement and contract approvals were granted, including construction services for tollway fiber optic cables, gate replacements, roadway lighting, bridge rehabilitation, and equipment procurement. Additionally, the Board authorized information technology support services, a data software license renewal, and an interlocal agreement for transponder purchases. The Board also conducted the election of the NTTA Secretary, reviewed the Consolidated Monthly Performance Report, and held an executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel evaluations.