Hollingsworth Law Firm, a Houston-based personal injury firm, is highlighting the Texas Department of Transportation’s #EndTheStreakTX campaign following the 26-year anniversary of Texas’ last deathless day on November 7, 2000. According to TxDOT, more than 95,000 people have died in traffic crashes on Texas roads since that date.
In its November 5, 2026 announcement, TxDOT said Texas Department of Public Safety troopers would distribute safe driving tips during traffic stops for two weeks beginning November 7. The tips encourage drivers to buckle up, avoid distractions, drive at safe speeds, get a sober ride, and move over or slow down. Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee said troopers see firsthand how everyday decisions behind the wheel can mean the difference between life and death.
The effort is part of TxDOT’s Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe. initiative, which encourages drivers to consider how their decisions affect everyone sharing the road. TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams described each life lost as “a reminder of why we all need to work together” to end the streak of daily traffic deaths.
TxDOT reported 3,763 traffic deaths in Texas in 2025, down nearly 10 percent from 4,162 in 2024. Although the decline represents progress, the agency also emphasized the continuing need for safer driving decisions statewide.
The agency also said it is investing $16 billion in safety improvements through the state’s 10-year plan. Projects include cable barriers, rumble strips, and other roadway features intended to reduce crashes and save lives. TxDOT is also pursuing technology projects, including automatic incident detection software that uses artificial intelligence.
The campaign has particular relevance in the Houston area. In a November 6, 2026 report, Click2Houston cited TxDOT as saying Harris County leads the state in driving-while-intoxicated fatalities. The report also highlighted pedestrian safety and encouraged drivers to slow down, put away distractions, watch for people walking, buckle up, and never drive impaired.
One of the campaign’s safety messages concerns Texas’ Move Over or Slow Down law. Under Texas Transportation Code section 545.157, drivers approaching vehicles covered by the law must, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, either vacate the closest lane on a highway with at least two lanes traveling in their direction or reduce their speed.
Drivers choosing to slow down must travel no faster than 20 mph below the posted speed limit when the limit is 25 mph or higher, or no faster than 5 mph when the limit is below 25 mph. Covered vehicles include certain emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and TxDOT vehicles using the warning signals specified by law.
For people injured in traffic crashes, legal deadlines may also matter. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003 generally requires a personal injury lawsuit to be filed within two years after the claim accrues, usually the injury date. Exceptions and other applicable deadlines can affect the time available to act.
Hollingsworth Law Firm handles personal injury matters involving car accidents, pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, industrial accidents, and wrongful death claims. Founded by Steve Hollingsworth, the firm lists offices in Houston, San Antonio, and Spicewood and represents injured people throughout Texas.
This release draws on TxDOT’s November 5, 2026 announcement, local reporting, and applicable Texas statutes. It is provided for general public awareness and is not legal advice. How the law applies to a particular crash depends on the facts.
Hollingsworth Law Firm represents injured people in car accident matters throughout Texas.
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