Texas Awards $226 Million For 321 New EV Charging Stations

October 15, 2026, TXDOT announced that Texas is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with hundreds of new stations planned across the state over the next two years.

As part of Phase II of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded $226 million in federal funding for 321 EV charging stations. The awards include 264 stations in metropolitan planning organization areas and 57 in county seats.

Meanwhile, Phase I continues to bring charging stations online along Texas highways. Twenty-two stations are currently open, with five more expected to open by the end of 2026 and another 30 planned for 2027.

TxDOT Data Management Director Michael Chamberlain recently traveled more than 2,000 miles across Texas to inspect newly opened charging stations in Wichita Falls, Mount Pleasant, Van, Selma, Natalia, Encinal, Three Rivers, and Kerrville. He also visited stations under construction in Corsicana and Mission.

“The number of alternatively fueled vehicles on our roads continues to rise,” Chamberlain said. “The demand for charging stations has never been higher, and these new stations will help strengthen TxDOT’s effort to keep pace.”

The expansion comes as EV adoption continues to grow across Texas. In February, TxDOT reported 456,667 registered electric vehicles statewide. That figure has since increased to 532,282, highlighting the growing need for accessible charging infrastructure.

Drivers can use TxDOT’s Statewide Planning Map to track existing and planned charging locations. Additional information about the state’s EV charging network is available through the NEVI program results page, while TxDOT’s Texas EV planning webpage provides further program details and funding information.

With additional charging stations expected through 2027, Texas is continuing to build the infrastructure needed to support its growing number of electric vehicles and improve charging access for drivers traveling throughout the state.

Texas EV Organizations Help Drivers Navigate The Transition To Electric Transportation

Texas is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem through organizations that support clean transportation policy, consumer education, regional planning, and charging infrastructure development. These groups help drivers, businesses, and communities understand EV adoption and access resources as electric transportation grows across the state.

The Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (TxETRA) and the Texas EV Alliance work on clean transportation policy and EV-related issues in Texas. Their efforts contribute to discussions surrounding the state’s electric transportation landscape, while the public-facing Texas EV Education Project provides educational guides and resources to help drivers and communities learn more about electric vehicles.

The Texas EV Alliance, originally founded as TxETRA in 2018, works with automakers, charging companies, utilities, policymakers, EV owners, and community organizations to advance electric mobility. Its activities include legislative advocacy, policy meetings, community outreach, educational roadshows, and briefings for lawmakers and state agencies. The organization also promotes charging access, addresses misinformation about EVs, and supports policies intended to accelerate adoption across Texas. The Texas EV Education Project serves as its nonprofit public education arm, offering resources to help individuals and communities understand electric transportation and its potential benefits.

Regional organizations also play an important role. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities, hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), provides EV registration data, charging infrastructure maps, educational resources, and information about funding opportunities. Its resources help drivers, fleet operators, and local governments evaluate electric vehicle adoption and charging needs. The organization also assists fleets with transition planning, identifies potential funding sources, and supports regional initiatives to expand charging infrastructure and improve transportation-related air quality.

Together, statewide advocacy groups and regional clean transportation organizations provide Texans with practical resources to understand EV technology, track adoption, explore available incentives, and plan charging infrastructure. Their work helps connect public education and policy development with the needs of drivers, businesses, fleets, and communities across the state.