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AUSTIN – Every single day for the past quarter century, a mother, father, son or daughter has died in a crash in Texas. There are many wonderful things Texas is known for, but the 25-year streak of daily deaths is one thing we need to change – and we can’t do it alone.

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Crack down on illegal dumping

TxDOT is working with other state agencies to actively monitor illegal dumping across the state.

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Safety
TxDOT plants trees to honor fallen workers

HOUSTON— Multiple trees are now growing in the Houston area, honoring fallen workers and raising awareness about the importance of driving safe in work zones.

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Drive Like a Texan
Fair Day, the Texan way

Texans beam with pride year-round, and during the State Fair of Texas that spirit shines brightest, filling the air with tradition and celebration.

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Tow and Go helps traffic flow

Imagine your car breaks down on one of Houston’s fastest and busiest highways. This is where Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go Program comes in to help.

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Safety
Shorter days bring deadly risks for walkers in Texas

On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home.

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Drive Like a Texan
Class is in session for “Lessons in Texan”

 What does it mean to drive like a Texan? And what if you don’t feel like a Texan? That’s okay, we’ve got you covered.

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Car seats save lives

Texas parents will do anything to protect their child. But one of the most effective ways to protect children is often overlooked: properly securing them in a car seat every time they ride.

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

The following is a statement by TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams on the loss of Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.

TxDOT editorial

Round and round we go

Welcome to National Roundabouts Week, a week-long celebration of the much safer variety of intersection.

Read more about National Roundabouts Week

TxDOT committed to I-45 public engagement

TxDOT's deliberate and conscientious approach to public engagement for the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) underscores its dedication to fostering public engagement and transparency.

Read more about the commitment

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#EndTheStreakTX

A "Team Effort" to share the importance of safe driving habits. 

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Local news

Manatee sighting halts work at TxDOT ferry construction project

A rare sighting of a West Indian manatee temporarily halted construction in late August at TxDOT’s ferry operations in Port Aransas.

TxDOT Partners with the East Downtown Redevelopment Authority to launch a public art initiative

HOUSTON – Layers of unsanctioned street art transformed two vacant buildings at 1530 Chartres St. and 2011 Leeland St. into a familiar gathering place locals informally call the Graffiti Park area. 

Bringing imagination to life for I-35 construction

From toy trucks to the real thing, kids in San Antonio recently got to see their imaginations come to life at TxDOT’s ‘Touch A Truck’ community event.

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