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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. *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.
*=== Interchanges===:[[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.
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{{Infobox Location|country = United States|state = |map = <map lat='31.541089879585808' lng='-99.2724609375' zoom='5' view/>|pop ='0' float27,695,284 (2015)|plate = TEXAS|motorways ='right'/>[[I-10]], [[I-20]], [[I-30]], [[I-40]], [[I-27]], [[I-35]], [[I-37]], [[I-45]]}}
'''Texas''' is a state of the [[United States of America]].
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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 this is because hitchhiking is common in Mexico.
== Roads ==
== Law ==
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.
=== 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 ===
:''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. '' -[[User:Dr.Keith|Keith]]
=== Cities ===
* [[Midland (Texas)|Midland/Odessa]]
* [[Amarillo]]
== External links ==
* [[wikipedia:Texas|Wikipedia]]
* [[trash:Texas|Trashwiki]]
* [[nomad:Texas|Nomadwiki]]
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