Fines for moving violations are doubled in work zones when workers are present. It is a passing lane. Don't pull into the left lane unless it is your intention to pass. It is against the law to cross tracks if a train is visible or to drive around the gates that have been lowered at a railroad crossing. If the gates are down, the road is closed.
Flash flooding is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in Texas.
As little as two feet of flooding will float most cars. Avoid flooded roads, streets and low areas. You can be fined for driving around the barriers blocking a low water crossing.