The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a new DriveTexas mobile app for Apple and Google devices, expanding access to a tool that helps drivers plan routes during emergencies and everyday travel, the agency announced in an Aug. 11 news release.
The app brings together critical roadway and travel information on a single platform updated in real time by TxDOT crews, according to the release. The agency said the tool is useful for planning daily travel around construction, traffic and road closures, and becomes especially valuable during severe weather, when it surfaces information on roads affected by flooding, snow and ice, damage and closures, along with links to traffic cameras providing live feeds of road conditions.
The launch follows a surge in demand for the agency’s road condition information during the July 2026 floods. At its peak on July 16, the DriveTexas.org website drew nearly 79,000 users in a single day, far above its typical average of about 2,200 daily users, according to the release.
According to TxDOT, the app delivers instant visibility into traffic conditions, construction activity, crashes and closures across the state, along with access to thousands of real-time camera views so drivers can monitor conditions before heading out. Emergency readiness features include quick access to evacuation routes and planning tools for severe weather and other critical events. A resource locator provides fast access to rest areas and travel information centers, and the app includes a new TxDOT roadside assistance feature that displays the correct local phone number for help when drivers are within the service area. Integrated mapping and search offer routing to any Texas destination or point of interest.
The agency cautioned that drivers should never use the app while behind the wheel, noting the best way to use it is before getting on the road to help plan the safest route.
The app represents another step in leveraging technology to strengthen the agency’s response capabilities, improve communication and enhance the traveler experience across Texas, TxDOT said.