In 2016, the number of tickets issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety for persons going at least 100 mph was up over 40%. According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, nearly 10,000 such tickets were issued statewide.
State and local law officers in south Texas are reeling in shock and amazement over a horrible pickup truck accident in Goliad County. They all say it was the worst highway accident they've ever seen.
Under a new state law that goes into effect Monday May 7th, anyone who applies for a new Texas driver’s license or ID card will need to show proof that they have lived in the state at least 30 days.