Speed limits of 75 mph zoom through Senate

Motorists would be allowed to rev up to speeds of 75 mph on parts of major highways across Texas under a bill the Senate unanimously approved Monday.
The higher limits _ up from 70 mph _ could be set for stretches of highway where the Texas Transportation Commission deems it to be safe and reasonable, outside of urban areas. The legislation also eliminates different day and night speed limits.

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Texas drivers: Get ready to crank it up to 75 mph on divided highways

Texas drivers will be given the green light to crank up their speeds to 75 mph on major divided highways as early as this fall under legislation tentatively approved by the House on Friday. The measure by Rep. Gary Elkins, R-Houston, would allow the Texas Transportation Commission to set a speed limit of 75 mph on sections of the state highway system where it is deemed safe and reasonable - generally outside of urban areas.

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Some Texas speed limits could be bumped to 85, the fastest in nation

AUSTIN — Texans might enter life in the fastest lane under a bill the House approved Wednesday, authorizing an 85-mph speed limit on highways.

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