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*Shoulders:Very wide shoulders are built along the side of almost all highways, making it easy for people to pull over. [[Texas]] has some of the most abundant shoulders in the country.== Law ==
*Pedestrian Rights:Pedestrian rights in [[Texas]] are among the friendliest in the country. Pedestrians are allowed on virtually every single road in [[Texas]] including interstates, with the exception of a few busy urban corridors.=== Statute ===
*Interchangeshttps:[[split-traffic interchange|Split-traffic interchanges]] are unfortunately often found in the more urban areas of the central and eastern parts of the state, but are not common outside major metropolitan areas//statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.552.htm
== Law == Chapter 552.007. SOLICITATION BY PEDESTRIANS. (a) A person may not stand in a roadway ''(see definition below)'' to solicit a ride, contribution, employment, or business from an occupant of a vehicle, except that a person may stand in a roadway to solicit a charitable contribution if authorized to do so by the local authority having jurisdiction over the roadway. Chapter 552.0071 For purposes of a solicitation under Subsection (a), a roadway is defined to include the roadbed, shoulder, median, curbs, safety zones, sidewalks, and utility easements located adjacent to or near the roadway.
Chapter 541.11 DEFINITIONS. "Roadway" means Although the portion previous version of a highwaythis paragraph claimed the opposite, other than the berm or shoulder, above statute clearly states that hitchhiking in the state of Texas is improvedillegal. In practice however, designedlaw enforcement in the state typically leave hitchhikers alone. As long as you aren't obstructing traffic or doing anything unsafe, or ordinarily used for vehicular travelyou should be ok.
As with most states, the definition of roadway allows for the solicitation of rides on the non-travelled portion of a highway such as the shoulder or berm.
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'''Texas''' is a state in the [[United States of America]]. Texans can often be individualists, meaning they will often see your lack of a vehicle as a personal failure. However, in addition to having an individualist culture, Texans also tend to be notoriously friendly and laid-back. "Southern Hospitality" lives, if you're willing to engage your rides regardless of their accents, their political ideologies, or whatever nonsense may be pasted on their bumpers.<p> Texas is a massive state, with many of its residents having migrated from other states. Thus it is impossible to state anything "typical" of it. Additionally, there are many immigrants from [[Mexico]], from whom you will receive many rides. The casual kindness of Mexicans can often be your salvation, and they'll just throw you in the back of the pickup without a second thought - maybe . Maybe this is because hitchhiking is more common in Mexico.there __TOC__
== Roads ==
=== Shoulders ===Very wide shoulders are built along the side of almost all highways, making it easy for people to pull over. [[User:ThewindandrainTexas]] gives has some of the most abundant shoulders in the roads here a score country. === Interchanges ===[[split-traffic interchange|Split-traffic interchanges]] are unfortunately often found in the more urban areas of 3 out the central and eastern parts of 3 starsthe state, but are not common outside major metropolitan areas.
=== Pedestrian Rights ===Pedestrian rights in [[Texas]] are among the friendliest in the country. Pedestrians are allowed on virtually every single road in [[Texas]] including interstates, with the exception of a few busy urban corridors. This makes Texas is one of the few states where you can actually stand right on the side of the Interstate with your thumb out. Cops often offer rides out of their jurisdiction and call ahead to the next county to have them give you a ride.
=== Federal Districts ===
:''Texas always gets a bad rap. I always had a good time, met plenty of friendly people, though i did more freight riding here then hitching. East Texas has a lot of hippies and was better for hitch than West Texas.'' - samson
:''I have hitched through every part of Texas at least once and have to say it is one of many, many times over the easiest states to hitchhike in the whole countryyears. Cops can be terrible here. In Texas hill country I have been arrested and the panhandle, wait ticketed multiple times for rides are usually very minimalhitchhiking and panhandling. STAY AWAY FROM AUSTIN AREA unless you want to be arrested, ticketed, and run out of all the towns around there. The Texas economy Hitchhiking is still doing well and people will try to above the national average on the other hand . People give out a lot of money much more than other stateshere.'' - [[User:Thewindandrain|Thewindandrain]] 0:06:33, 6 March 2012 (CET)
:''Most Texans were extremely friendly and helpful in my experience. Though the only trouble with the law I ever encountered hitchhiking was in Beaumont. The police officer was not happy when I corrected him about the actual legislation regarding hitchhiking and basically told me to scram. Luckily, the first person I ran into at the nearby gas station gave me a ride :) As a single female, I was never waiting longer than twenty minutes, even coming out of big cities. One guy who picked me up in Port Arthur couldn't take me anywhere, but called his friend who was going to my exact destination that afternoon. And once a guy from Houston bought me dinner and a hotel room to stay for the night. I was gifted a Bible from a theology student once, and he said a really nice prayer for me as well, even though he knew I wasn't religious it was still a nice gesture. A Texan once told me, "Texans can't say no," and in my experience, I'd say that's mostly true.'' - [[User:Jnadz|Jnadz]] 03:25:10, 29 March 2012 (CET)
:''I've hitched too much of Texas too many times and ridden freight through as well. Your experience is really going to depend on gender, appearance, size of party, critters, etc. Friends and I have joked that people in Texas would rather give you money than a ride.''
:''Generally speaking, I've seen enough of the onramps along I-35 (no room to pull over) and Ft Worth cops. . Megabus is still cheap in TX in 2013, I would take it anywhere between the Ft Worth-Dallas metroplex and San Antonio. If you're a scruffy guy and comfortable with freight, the Sunset is an easier option than hitching I-10.'' -Shannon :''Texas definitely exceeded my expectations. The folks here are friendly and hospitable; none of that " You ain't from around here" stereotyping. Hitching is easy compared to neighboring states. Most locals work on oil rigs or ranches, so expect lots of working vehicles. '' -Shannon[[User:Dr.Keith|Keith]] If you are comfortable doing so, I recommend standing where an on-ramp meets the highway itself (either on the shoulder or grass) - something that is legal in texas. The sheer number of cars means you will get a ride fairly quickly. Otherwise, ask at truck stops (ask truckers and regular cars). Pilot truck stops have free WiFi. The attendants are usually cool unless they think you're begging and/or scamming (something that people unfortunately see way too often and which can also make it difficult to get rides). I had pretty decent luck, making it over 1000 miles from Austin TX to Jacksonville FL in 2 days. I met some very kind people (including one trucker who let me sleep on the spare bunk in his truck) but I also got asked for sex by 2 drivers in texas. Hitchhiking in the states is a real bummer for me because of the way people regard you - most assume you're a begger, criminal, prostitute or all 3. They never consider that you could be doing this by choice and after this trip I understand why riding freight is so popular. Definately agree with the comment above that people would rather give you money than a ride. That said, its definately possible to have great experiences; be polite, try to seem "wholesome" and throw in a m'am/sir. As in other states, a lot of drivers told me they only gave me a ride as a female alone, and wouldn't have picked up a man or a couple. -Liz, December 2017
=== Cities ===
* [[Austin (Texas)|Austin]]
* [[Abeline (Texas)|Abeline]]
* [[Dallas]]
* [[El Paso (Texas)|El Paso]]
* [[Midland (Texas)|Midland/Odessa]]
* [[Amarillo]]
* [[Waco (Texas)|Waco]]
2023, November.
From New Mexico to Louisiana, across the panhandle, along I-20, through DFW. Long waits. In my experience many truckers would not give rides out due to insurance reasons, the ones who were willing were not going east like me. So keep that in mind, although it may be different for you. Walking along the interstate, hitchin' is fine, just pray for a Mexican guy on his way to work to save you, they're practically the patron saint of hitchhikers in Texas, dudes called Jésus, Herman or Diego.
They give out a LOTTA money here. $120 for me, in two separate occasions. Folks are honest and friendly at gas stations. I experienced racism as an Asian male in East Texas, specifically near Tyler. Someone called the police on my hitchhiking, but he let me off without a ticket and gave me a ride. Nice guy.
== External links ==
* [[wikipedia:Texas|Wikipedia]]
* [[trash:Texas|Trashwiki]]
* [[nomad:Texas|Nomadwiki]]
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