Across Texas, asphalt works under pressure. Heavy trucks roll across industrial yards, thousands of vehicles enter shopping centres every day, and summer heat can soften weak pavement while sudden rain exposes poor drainage. A surface that looks smooth on opening day may crack, rut or develop potholes quickly when the base, material mix or compaction is inadequate.
Choosing an asphalt company therefore involves more than comparing the lowest quotation. Production capacity, paving equipment, project experience, quality control and access to nearby asphalt plants can directly affect scheduling and long-term pavement performance.
The following companies were selected after reviewing their current Texas operations, asphalt-production capabilities, construction experience, service areas and official company information.
1. Texas Materials
Texas Materials is one of the largest integrated asphalt and construction-material companies operating across the state. It supplies asphalt, aggregates, crushed concrete and stabilised materials while also handling heavy civil construction, asphalt milling and related infrastructure work.
Its network covers Greater Houston, Beaumont, San Antonio, Austin, Waco–Belton, Dallas–Fort Worth and East Texas. The company operates numerous asphalt plants in locations such as Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Georgetown, Waco, Tyler, Beaumont, New Braunfels and Fort Worth. It also produces custom asphalt mixes for different engineering and project requirements.
Texas Materials is part of CRH Americas Materials and combines large-scale production with local construction teams. This makes it suitable for highways, municipal roads, commercial developments and projects requiring a dependable supply of asphalt from several plants.
- Main office: 1320 Arrow Point Drive, Suite 600, Cedar Park, TX 78613
2. Austin Bridge & Road
Austin Bridge & Road is the civil-infrastructure division of Austin Industries, one of Texas’s longest-established construction groups. The company has operated since 1918 and works on highways, bridges, airport facilities and major transportation projects.
It maintains six asphalt plant locations in Texas and provides construction management, general contracting and design-build services. Austin Industries also reported that recycled materials represented 19% of its asphalt production through 2025.
The company’s portfolio includes large Texas interchange, highway-expansion and reconstruction projects. Its engineering resources and production capacity make it more suitable for major public infrastructure and complex civil work than for small residential driveways.
- Austin Bridge & Road office: 1199 South Belt Line Road, Suite 110, Coppell, TX 75019
3. J. Lee Milligan
Lee Milligan is an employee-owned heavy-highway construction company based in Amarillo. Founded in 1937, it concentrates mainly on the Texas Panhandle and South Plains.
Its work includes new highway construction, rehabilitation of existing roads, asphalt milling, overlays, bridge projects and material production. The company produces both aggregates and asphalt for its own contracts and for projects managed by other contractors.
Lee Milligan’s regional experience is particularly valuable in North and West Texas, where long transportation distances, heavy freight activity and weather exposure can complicate paving projects. Its combination of material production and highway construction allows it to control more stages of the work internally.
- Office address: 9200 Triangle Drive, Amarillo, TX 79108
4. Lone Star Paving
Lone Star Paving is an Austin-based contractor serving Central Texas, including Austin, Belton, Temple and San Antonio. It focuses primarily on commercial pavement construction and maintenance.
Its services include asphalt paving, resurfacing, pothole repair, crack sealing, sealcoating, road striping, parking-lot signage and concrete flatwork. The company handles streets, private roads, parking lots and selected runway or landing-strip projects.
Lone Star sources asphalt through its own Austin Asphalt plant. Available products include Texas Department of Transportation mixes, recycled asphalt pavement mixes, cold mix and several hot-mix asphalt classifications. The company also publishes a one-year warranty for its paving work.
This integrated approach is useful for property managers, apartment communities, commercial centres and organisations that need paving, repairs, ADA-related work and striping from one contractor.
- Office address: 11675 Jollyville Road, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78759
5. Big Creek Construction
Big Creek Construction has worked in Central Texas since 1997. It performs heavy-highway construction for the Texas Department of Transportation and also serves municipalities, airports and private development projects.
Its capabilities include subgrade preparation, road rehabilitation, bridge construction, sealcoating, asphalt paving and site development. The company maintains asphalt operations in Waco, Caldwell, Corsicana and Centerville, giving it useful production coverage across Central and East-Central Texas.
Big Creek is particularly relevant for public-road projects, airport taxiway improvements, municipal street programmes and developments that need both pavement construction and significant groundwork.
- Office address: 1617 North Old Temple Road, Lorena, TX 76655
What Should Customers Compare Before Hiring an Asphalt Company?
Ask every bidder to provide a written scope identifying the paved area, base preparation, asphalt type, compacted thickness, drainage work and number of pavement layers. Quotations should also explain whether milling, hauling, traffic control, striping and cleanup are included.
The contractor should inspect the existing base before recommending an overlay. Placing fresh asphalt over unstable soil or badly failed pavement may hide the problem temporarily without providing a durable repair.
For commercial and industrial areas, discuss expected vehicle weights and traffic volume. A lightly used office parking lot does not require the same pavement design as a truck terminal, warehouse yard or municipal road.
Customers should also request recent projects of a similar size, proof of insurance and details of any workmanship warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does a new asphalt surface last?
A: Service life varies according to pavement design, traffic, drainage, climate and maintenance. A properly constructed surface usually lasts much longer than a thin overlay installed over a weak or damaged base.
Q: Is resurfacing cheaper than complete replacement?
A: Yes, resurfacing is generally less expensive when the base remains stable. Complete reconstruction may be necessary when the pavement has widespread alligator cracking, deep ruts, drainage failure or serious base movement.
Q: When can vehicles use newly laid asphalt?
A: The contractor may allow light traffic relatively soon after compaction and cooling, but heavy trucks may need to remain off the surface longer. The exact reopening period depends on weather, asphalt type and pavement thickness.
Q: Does sealcoating repair damaged asphalt?
A: Sealcoating helps protect an existing surface from moisture, sunlight and minor wear. It does not repair structural failure, deep potholes or a weak base.
Q: Why does asphalt pricing vary between companies?
A: The final cost depends on project size, asphalt thickness, base repairs, material mix, plant distance, drainage, equipment access and traffic-control requirements.
