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2nd-Fastest Speed Limit in World Coming to Texas?

It's safest when everyone's speeding the same: official

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 8, 2012 12:03 AM CDT | Updated Jun 8, 2012 4:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – A stretch of highway through Texas could soon have the highest officially posted speed limit in the Western hemisphere. State officials are considering an 85mph limit along a portion of new Highway 130 running between San Antonio and Austin. Critics say the speed boost will...   Read full story »

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