No matter where you live in Texas, you'll probably need a car to get anywhere. While some of the larger cities offer public transportation, most Texas drive themselves due to the size of the cities and state itself. Texas has a typical maximum speed of 70 miles per hour, but if the Texas Transportation Commission deems a road safe, the max speed limit can be set as high as 85 MPH. The average speed in urban areas, however, tends to cap out at 60-65 MPH.
Because it sees so many different types of drivers, people driving in Texas, especially in urban areas, need to stay alert and practice safe driving practices. Per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2021 safety report (based on an analysis of the US Department's of Transportation's data), Texas drivers are the worst in the country, seeing a high number of fatal car crashes and leading the country in the number of alcohol-related incidents. Texans tend to pay over $400 more than the national average for car insurance, which reflects the dangerous road conditions.