| Texas' vast state highway system encompasses 76,764 miles of state-maintained highways, of which 40,748 miles are paved farm and ranch roads. On this system are more than a million signs and markers, and more than 1,000 radside turnouts: safety rest areas, picnic areas ans scenic overlooks maintained bythe Texas Department of Transportation for the convenience and safety of the traveling public. Texas has more public roads than any state in the nation, with 294,491 miles. |