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TxDOT recently welcomed families for a holiday-themed Car Seat Safety Checkup event to help caregivers ensure their children are traveling as safely as possible this holiday season.

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TxDOT stories
TxDOT map leads you to Texas BBQ and stargazing spots

Early cultures used maps to hunt for food. But lucky for us, today when hunger strikes, we can rely on TxDOT’s Statewide Planning Map to find the best barbecue joint near us.

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Maintaining roads and keeping workers safe is a constant effort

Keeping roads in good condition takes more than just equipment, cones and asphalt. It requires planning, commitment and leaders like Kevin Lenox, TxDOT maintenance supervisor in Burnet.

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Emergency preparedness
Preparation is key to responding to emergencies

Texas is a massive state with a gulf, mountains, deserts and forests, and expert hands are watching over every mile to help respond to emergencies.

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State transportation investments continue to save Texas commuters millions

Targeted congestion-relief transportation investments are helping drivers spend less time stuck in traffic and saving Texans millions of dollars each year.

News releases

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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

Martin appointed district engineer of TxDOT Atlanta District

 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would like to announce that Katie Martin, P.E. has been selected as the new Atlanta district engineer.

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. 

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Traffic safety campaigns

Browse our seasonal public service announcements and download materials to help spread the word.

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Beautification and preservation campaigns

Learn about how we're keeping highways beautiful and preserving Texas history.

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