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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-452-9292
Federal Highway Admin
512-536-5900
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Central and Mountain
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 75; 80 or 85 on specified segments, Trucks: 75; 80 or 85 on specified segments
Urban Interstates Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Other Roads Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Urban Interstates Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Other Roads Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving vehicle violations, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 24 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
No
Seat Belt Laws
>15, <7 (and >57') - <17 in All Seats, $50 (driver or passenger), $200 (driver)
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Illegal under Texas' interpretation of Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21; those who have not completed safety course or have no medical insurance (secondarily enforced)
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Legally owned loaded guns can be carried concealed in a vehicle.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.444
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Unless posted
Unless posted
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
4,500 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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