Texas has one of the largest transportation systems in the United States, reflecting its size, population, freight economy, and border position.
## Roads and highways - Extensive interstate network including **I-10, I-20, I-35, I-37, I-45, and I-40** - Major U.S. routes and state highways connecting urban and rural regions - Large toll-road systems in parts of Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and other metros - Heavy automobile dependence in most parts of the state
## Public transit Public transit service exists in major cities but varies in coverage and quality. - **Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART):** Bus and light rail in the Dallas region - **Houston METRO:** Bus, light rail, and paratransit - **Capital Metro:** Bus and rail service in the Austin area - **VIA Metropolitan Transit:** Bus service in San Antonio - **Sun Metro:** Transit in El Paso
## Rail - **Freight rail:** Extensive national freight rail connections are vital to ports, industry, and agriculture. - **Passenger rail:** Amtrak serves limited routes, including services through cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso, depending on route.
## Airports Texas has several major commercial airports, including: - **Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)** - **George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)** - **Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)** - **San Antonio International Airport (SAT)** - **William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)** - **El Paso International Airport (ELP)**
## Ports and water transport - **Port of Houston:** One of the busiest ports in the United States - Other important ports include **Corpus Christi**, **Beaumont**, **Port Arthur**, **Brownsville**, **Galveston**, and **Texas City**
## Border and trade infrastructure Texas has numerous international bridges and land ports of entry that support major trade flows with Mexico, especially in **Laredo**, **El Paso**, **Pharr**, and **Brownsville**.
## Active transportation and EVs Bicycle lanes, urban trails, and hike-and-bike systems are expanding in larger cities, though statewide transportation remains car-oriented. EV charging availability is increasing along major corridors and in metropolitan areas, but coverage is still uneven in some rural regions.