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Check Road Conditions in Harris County at DriveTexas.org

Harris County Cars & Driving

Houston traffic changes fast, especially during high water or an evacuation. DriveTexas shows current TxDOT closures, road work, road conditions, and some camera views. Open the live map close to the time you leave. An old picture may be wrong after a barricade moves.

The map covers state roads. Use Houston TranStar or local alerts for many city streets and area crashes. During a flood, a missing map mark does not prove a road is safe. Never pass a barricade or drive into water.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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Stories & local character

NASA Chose Clear Lake While Hurricane Debris Was Still on the Ground

The future Johnson Space Center began on coastal prairie where NASA's first visitors found cattle, a windmill, and debris left by Hurricane Carla.

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Contraflow Is a Special Hurricane Route, Not the Daily Plan

TxDOT may reverse selected lanes or open an emergency shoulder during a coastal evacuation, but drivers should use only the route officials activate.

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Galveston Bay borders the southeast edge of Harris County and offers saltwater fishing for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder.

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How Vehicle Registration Works in Harris County

Texas uses a combined inspection-and-registration system called Two Steps, One Sticker, and Harris County adds an emissions test requirement.

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