The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced on October 15, 2026 that it has awarded $226 million in federal funds for 321 electric vehicle charging stations. The awards are Phase II of the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Of the 321 stations, 264 are in metropolitan planning organization areas and 57 are in county seats.
Key Takeaways
- TxDOT awarded $226 million for 321 NEVI Phase II stations.
- Most stations (264) are in metro areas; 57 are in county seats.
- Phase I has 22 stations open and 35 more due by the end of 2027.
- Texas EV registrations reached 532,282, up from 456,667 in February.
Key Figures
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Phase II federal awards | $226 million |
| Stations awarded | 321 (264 metro, 57 county seats) |
| Average award per station (calculated) | About $704,000 |
| Phase I stations open | 22 |
| Phase I openings still due | 5 by end of 2026, 30 in 2027 |
| EVs registered in Texas | 532,282 (up from 456,667 in February) |
Background
Phase I of the Texas program focused on highway corridors, and its stations are still coming online. TxDOT’s data management director recently drove more than 2,000 miles to inspect new stations in Wichita Falls, Mount Pleasant, Van, Selma, Natalia, Encinal, Three Rivers and Kerrville, and sites under construction in Corsicana and Mission. Phase II moves the money into cities and smaller county seats. Registrations rose by about 75,600 vehicles, or roughly 17%, between February and TxDOT’s latest count. Drivers and developers can follow both phases on TxDOT’s Statewide Planning Map.
What It Means
This is one of the largest single NEVI award rounds announced this year, and it shifts activity from interstates to towns. County-seat sites often sit on smaller lots with tighter utility service, so site design, trenching and transformer work will be in demand from local contractors. Equipment suppliers should expect procurement to run through the awarded developers rather than the state. Installers who want to serve this pipeline can look at our commercial charging solutions for Level 2 work around these hubs. Regional partners can join through our distributor program.
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