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Welcome to DriveTexas

While road conditions can change rapidly, DriveTexas.org is an industry leader in providing some of the most accurate and up-to-date travel-related information currently available to drivers in Texas. Information presented here is as close to real time as possible.

There is not a standalone mobile app, but DriveTexas.org is optimized for either a mobile device or a computer.

Texas roads are great to drive in all year round, but that's not to say they are safe for outsiders like yourself. Even if you're a competitive racer, Texas is a different environment for motorists who haven't driven on any of its routes.

Roads in the Lone Star State have deteriorated in the past 20 years—in 2000, just under 83% of roads were in acceptable condition while 77.6% were in 2020.

Download the Waze App. Download the Waze app on Android or iPhone and keep up-to-date with live traffic news and roadworks near you.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) mobile app presents a new interactive way to protect and serve the people of Texas. With the Texas DPS mobile app, you can easily explore the state's Sex Offender Registry, Texas 10 Most Wanted lists, and much more.

Don't know where you're going but want to know where you've been? Map My Drive is a simple, easy to use GPS tracking application that will plot a route on a map. Since all the data is stored on your device and is not sent across the internet, you can be sure that it is safe and secure.

DriveSmart, the app that analyzes and certifies your driving. A favorable certificate allows you to get better conditions in your insurance.

According to Inrix's new 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard, there were 4 Texas cities that ranked among the most heavily congested in the U.S. Those cities were: Houston (#8), Dallas (#17), Austin (#21), and San Antonio (#25).

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Speeding Is Illegal in Texas

No matter what you might have heard or been led to believe, according to the Texas speed limit laws it's never legal to exceed the speed limit on a Texas road. You risk being stopped by an officer and ticketed every time you do.

In Texas, drivers are generally encouraged to keep up with the flow of traffic. While there isn't a specific limit for how much under the speed limit you can go, it is crucial to remember that driving too slowly can also be a traffic violation if it impedes the normal and reasonable flow of traffic.

New Mexico has the worst roads in the nation, with a score of 50, followed by Louisiana (51.4) and Mississippi (53.8). Midwest Smoothness: Midwestern states dominate the top rankings, with three states (Minnesota, Indiana, and North Dakota) landing in the top 10 for overall road quality.

State Highway 130 was designed for large vehicles like trucks and buses to avoid stop-and-go traffic on Interstate 35. The stretch of Texas 130 between Austin and San Antonio is promoted as the quickest way to travel between the cities without the hassle of traffic on I-35, but it also has a big price tag for drivers.

Take Spur 118 — officially the highest paved highway in Texas — to the top of Mount Locke at 6,791 feet, where the observatory provides a starry-night respite for budding and professional astronomers alike.

The Texas Historical Landmarks App elegantly integrates Texas' most cherished landmarks in an easy-to-use mobile interface. The app contains over 14,000 of Texas' designated state markers with full descriptions and lots of fun features that make learning our state's rich history a blast for students and adults!

Salt, sand and chemical de-icers are all tools in the toolbox that TxDOT crews use to keep roadways as clear as possible.