AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Department of Transportation is urging motorists to slow down as law enforcement agencies across the state prepare to increase speed enforcement during Texas' annual Operation Slowdown campaign.

What we know: The enforcement for the campaign effort runs from July 18 through Aug. 2 and is part of TxDOT's statewide "Be Safe. Drive Smart." campaign aimed at reducing speeding-related crashes and fatalities.

According to TxDOT, speeding was a contributing factor in more than 150,000 crashes across Texas in 2025.