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This year, TxDOT is featuring multiple safety messages with the voice of Big Tex. TxDOT recently landed the State Fair icon to remind all Texans to buckle up, drive the speed limit and limit distractions.

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Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission September 2024

Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Sept. 26, 2024.

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Ads could help expand popular TxDOT roadside service

The Texas Transportation Commission approved a new program today that will help provide additional funding to Safety Service Patrols, known in some parts of Texas as HERO or Highway Emergency Response Operator.

Marty Navarrette
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Those kicks were fast as lightning

During the workday, you can find TxDOT employee Marty Navarrette at his desk designing bridges. What may surprise most people about Navarrette is he recently became a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.

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Staying in the loop on roundabouts

TxDOT is introducing a new process to help select roundabouts and other innovations to improve safety at intersections — where one-third of Texas’ fatal and injury crashes take place.

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Installing car seats isn't rocket science

To help spread the word about the importance of car seat safety, TxDOT is partnering with former NASA rocket scientist Shayla Rivera to launch the Save Me With a Seat campaign during National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 15-21.

TxDOT news release
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TxDOT warning drivers of spike in texting scams targeting TxTag customers

Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout.

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TxDOT pushes forward on buyback of SH 288

To provide Texans with toll relief and more free lanes on which to drive, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to terminate the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA).

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Teaming up with law enforcement to prevent drunk driving

The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.

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

Meeting the moment with a historic transportation investment

While growth poses challenges, TxDOT is meeting the moment with a record investment in our transportation system to ensure Texas remains the preferred destination for families and businesses.

Read more about Texas' transportation investment

Tyler Smith of the Dallas Cowboys

#EndTheStreakTX

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

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Local news

SH 146 expansion project wins safety award

At the 2024 WASHTO conference in Omaha, Neb., TxDOT was presented with the award for Safety by America’s Transportation Awards.

TxDOT opens long-awaited bridge in Bowie, Cass counties

The Texas Department of Transportation has opened a new bridge on State Highway 8, crossing Wright Patman Lake between Bowie and Cass counties.

New safety rest areas open in Van Horn

Two new safety rest areas in Culberson County opened to the public on Saturday, June 1.

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

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