Drive like a Texan

Helping others — it's a Texas thing

Drive like a Texan is about embracing what makes our state great — the way we look out for each other. On the road, this means driving with care, patience, and respect for everyone around us. By making thoughtful choices, we can all help keep each other safe. See how Texans lead by example.

The Texan Way

Whether you were born here or got here as fast as you could, Texans share a common bond in our commitment to doing the right thing and treating everyone with kindness and respect. Texas isn’t just where we’re from. It defines who we are and the pride we take in doing our best each day. It’s time to take these values on the road and show everyone what it means to Drive like a Texan.

The beauty in the jouney

Fifth-generation rancher and painter Alice Leese understands the value of patience, respect, and the art of slowing down.

Learn more about Alice Leese and life in West Texas.

Drive like a Texan: Protecting what we love

How one Texan is making a difference by slowing down to protect what matters most.

Learn more about Dr. Donna Shaver’s story.

The smart way to ride, drive, and live

For Texans, life is full of movement. Whether it's rolling up to a new skate spot or driving down an unfamiliar road.

See how Jordan Santana sets out to drive like she lives.

About Drive like a Texan

Drive like a Texan, the newest safe driving initiative from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is all about saving lives. By reminding everyone in Texas to show the same respect to others when they’re behind the wheel that’s routine when Texans meet face to face, we can change the behavior of drivers and make Texas roads safer for all.

Values Texans share

Kind

It's really that simple: treat others the way you want to be treated. Whether you’re waving thanks behind the wheel or holding the door for a stranger, kindness matters.

Courteous

Courtesy isn’t just about being polite in person. It’s about letting others merge, giving space, and practicing patience on the road.

Safe

The most important part of any journey is making sure everyone arrives safely. Every driver, every passenger, every biker, every cyclist and every pedestrian.