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Waits can be long in rural areas, and in some parts of the state (such as West Texas), the distance between towns and the high speed limit can mean very long waits. However, in more populous rural areas, short hop rides are fairly available, and lifts from old ladies and volunteer fire chiefs are not uncommon.

== Law ==

It is not illegal to hitchhike in Texas. In fact it is one of the few states where you can actually stand right on the side of the Interstate with your thumb out. Cops may typically offer to give you a ride out of their jurisdiction and call ahead to the next county to have them give you a ride. Often times, they will give you a ride without even checking your I.D.