AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.

"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.

Austin potholes are prevalent this season, stressing infrastructure needs and the importance of TxDOT's prevention and repair strategy.

TxDOT is treating roads as the Arctic blast of cold weather hits Central Texas. Jeff Barker with the Texas Department of Transportation has more on the work being done and what you should do if you plan on being out on the roads.

Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.

The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the Texas Department of Public Safety to address winter weather conditions. Troopers are accompanying brining convoys and advising drivers

City and state agencies are preparing for the upcoming cold snap in Austin, with Austin Energy fully staffed and ready to respond to power outages, TxDOT laying brine on roads to prevent ice formation,

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.

Texas was hit with winter weather in the central and southeastern portions of the state, which has caused numerous Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license office locations to close. Texas DPS said the customers affected by these closures are being notified and their appointments will be honored at the customer's convenience.

Ahead of forecast calling for a possible light wintry mix in Central Texas next week, several organizations are taking steps to prepare roads and facilities. Texas Department of Transportation crews have started pretreating major corridors.

As airports across the country struggled with delays and cancellations, Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport was able to weather the storm.

Austin City Council will vote this week on funding for a new trail that will transform abandoned rail tracks and bridge the southern portion of the city with the Austin-Bergstrom International