The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially terminated over $63 million in federal grant funding for the high-speed rail project linking Dallas and Houston, citing cost-cutting measures. This decision, part of a broader effort to save taxpayers more than $60 million, marks a significant setback for the long-anticipated bullet train project, which has faced ongoing challenges and opposition. Advocates for high-speed rail in Texas remain cautiously optimistic as discussions about potential legislative solutions continue, despite the latest funding withdrawal.