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Give ‘em a brake: Drive smart in work zones

Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep our workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.

TxDOT map blooms with new feature

The man behind the miles

"Ghost wolves” are elusive, rare and hiding in plain sight on Galveston Island.

Helping protect Galveston’s ghost wolves

Featured stories

Covers for the 2026 Texas Travel Guide depicting an old gas station.

Get your kicks with the 2026 Texas Travel Guide

Route 66 marks 100 years of adventure this year, and the Texas State Travel Guide and Texas Official Travel Map pay homage to this milestone in American travel history.

Members of the Texas Transportation Commission seated at long desk

Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission March 2026

Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its March meeting.

I-10 shines in El Paso

A landscaping project in East El Paso has illuminated the beauty of the region along I-10. With a flip of a switch, lighting features on the I-10 aesthetic project turned on permanently during a ceremonial lighting in March.

TxDOT selected for futuristic air taxi testing program

A new pilot project for the future of aircraft is coming to Texas that has the potential to generate new jobs, connect communities and help Texas lead the way in aviation innovation.

News releases

Ceremonial groundbreaking with representatives holding shovels in cement.

Looking back on a month of progress in March

From major highway groundbreakings to new safety funding, March marked another month of momentum for TxDOT as it continues to expand and modernize infrastructure across the state.

Help protect vulnerable road users

Spring brings out walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state. No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road.

Digital banner with the text ‘Help STOP human trafficking’ in black and blue, with the word STOP underlined in blue. On the right side, there is an image of a person holding an infant, framed by green geometric shapes and blue dashed outlines.

Together for freedom: A Texas without human trafficking

Being a good Texan on the road isn’t just about driving kind, courteous and safe. It’s about looking out for each other, and that includes watching for the signs of human trafficking.

TxDOT salutes 40 years of “Don’t mess with Texas®”

As football fans watched inside the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1986, Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared on the screen in the first ad of the most iconic anti-litter campaigns: Don’t mess with Texas.

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TxDOT editorial

TxDOT helping holiday travel

Sometimes, traveling during the holidays can be frustrating as it feels like the entire state is on the road. But this year, travelers will likely experience a little more holiday cheer: less time on the road and more time at home with family.