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Texas Transportation Commission approved 85 mph speed limit

Texas will soon open a stretch of highway with the highest speed limit in the country, giving eager drivers a chance to rip through a trip between two of the state's largest metropolitan areas. The Texas Transportation Commission has approved a speed limit of 85 mph for a 41-mile toll road several miles east of the increasingly crowded Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. But while some drivers will want to test their horsepower and radar detectors, others are asking if safety is taking a backseat.  The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 85 mph speed limit at a public meeting on Aug. 30. However, the speed limit increase won't take effect until November. 

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