The HMAC offers three options for training: on-site, off-site, and virtual. Each option offers unique advantages — but which is the best choice for you? Let’s delve into the benefits of all three training options, noting that as of 2024, Level 1A, AGG101, and SB101 training will only be offered…
Calendar Contest Guidelines & Information
Have an image worthy of a month-long spotlight? We want to see it! Twelve lucky winners of our Calendar Contest will have their photos featured in our 2025 calendar, which will be distributed to over 500 labs across Texas. Submit up to 5 images for consideration! We’re looking for photos…
Annual Proficiency Program: Timelines & Text Alerts
All Specialists (Level 1A, AGG101, SB101, SB201, and SB202) are required to participate in the Federal Highway Administration’s Annual Proficiency Program. Mandatory participation is required in order to meet the Federal Highway Administration’s requirements. If a Specialist does not participate in all aspects of the proficiency program, their certification will…
Interactive Specification User Guides
TXAPA has developed a series of interactive documents to help break down important specifications in a clear and simple way, and we want to give our certified technicians access. Contact Jim Warren at jwarren@texasasphalt.org with any questions about using these documents or the specifications themselves. NOTE: SS3079-3082 include changes that…
Level 1B: Next-Step Education Opportunity
The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association is hosting a virtual education course for inspectors which we recommend as a great next step for Level 1B technicians. This is not a certification course through the HMAC. If you have completed your 1B certification, we encourage you to deepen your knowledge through this…
Level 1A Exemption UPDATE
LEVEL IA EXEMPTION UPDATE Due to changes made to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), grandfathering of technician certifications will no longer be allowed. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has recently conducted a Materials Quality Assurance Stewardship Review of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The objective of this stewardship…