Texas Roads + Highways

Distracted driving caused over 86,000 Texas crashes in 2025. As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, TxDOT is reminding drivers that a single text can lead to a $200 fine or a life-changing accident.

Police chases often injure innocent bystanders. If you get hit by a cop chasing a suspect in Texas, document everything, seek witnesses, and consider a lawyer to navigate the complex liability laws.

Walking instead of driving is a choice many make for health, but it’s a perilous path. Let’s talk about what’s happening out there on our roads.

TxDOT is boosting patrols statewide through August 3 after reporting 160,000 speeding-related crashes and 1,467 deaths in 2024. Drivers are urged to slow down, especially in work zones where fines double.

There has been an ongoing debate as to whether or not seat belts should be required for all drivers. Well, Texas has spoken out with some facts showing that they may indeed be a good idea.

These are the right-of-ways laws in Texas that are most commonly broken, even when they seem obvious.

Texas prepares for the debut of its first fully autonomous semi-truck.