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In Texas, no specific law says hitting traffic cones is against the law. Doing so could still put you in legal jeopardy, depending upon the circumstances.

Here is the latest update on Texas road/highway conditions, courtesy of TxDOT: *****   Sunday 12/8/13 5 p.m. UPDATE   ***** TxDOT MAKES PROGRESS REMOVING ICE FROM ROADWAYS, CAUTION STILL NEEDED FOR MONDAY MORNING COMMUTES AS TEMPERATURES FALL Roads much better, but bridges remain a problem in North Texas due to black ice risk

You've probably heard about the Eagleford Shale and the oil boom going on in Dewitt and Gonzales counties. This brings a much needed boost to the economy in each of these counties and the surrounding area, not to mention making millions of dollars for the lucky land owners who lease their land for drilling. By all appearances it's a winning situation for all involved, but there is one problem that