San Antonio Leader J. Bruce Bugg Jr. Dies, Leaving Legacy in Banking, Transportation, and Arts

San Antonio banker Bruce Bugg, chair of the Texas Transportation Commission, dies at 70

Bugg's legacy was wide ranging in San Antonio and across Texas.

Bruce Bugg, chair of the Texas Transportation Commission, dead at 70

The San Antonio banker previously served as a senior adviser to then-Gov. Rick Perry and chaired the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

TxDOT statement on passing of Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.

Aug. 6, 2025 AUSTIN – The following is a statement by TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams on the loss of Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission, J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.   “Chairman Bugg was a steadfast leader whose vision and dedication helped shape the future of transportation across our state. His comm…

Texas Transportation Commission chair Bruce Bugg, Jr., dead at 70

Bugg passed away Wednesday morning following complications from a back surgery, a source close to him confirmed.Bruce Bugg, chair of the Texas Transportation Commission, dead at 70 was first posted on August 6, 2025 at 3:54 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at

TxDOT announces ‘sudden passing’ of J. Bruce Bugg Jr., chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission

J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., the chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission, has died.The Texas Department of Transportation announced Bugg’s “sudden passing” on Wednesday.“Chairman Bugg was a steadfast leader whose vision and dedication helped shape the future of transportation across our state,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in a statement, in part. “His commitment to improving safety, expanding mobility, and strengthening Texas’ inf…

San Antonio leader J. Bruce Bugg Jr. dies, leaving legacy in banking, transportation, and arts

Bugg's impact stretched from the boardroom to the bustling highways of Texas, leaving an mark on the city's business landscape.