This Dallas Morning News article recounts the tempestuous exchange between Senator Transportation Chair John Carona and Texas Transportation Commission Chair Ric Williamson.

Carona showed up at a House Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 13. When invited to speak by House Transportation Chair Mike Krusee, Carona stated that he was there to set up a meeting with Williamson as Williamson’s staff indicated his calendar was booked through March. When Williamson declined to schedule a meeting that week (offering a follow-up to call the Senator instead), Carona let forth a barrage of criticism for both Williamson and the Texas Department of Transportation.

Ben Wear also reported on the confrontation in the Austin American-Statesman’s online blog Postcards from the Lege.