Ah, crossing the state line. If you've ever made this drive, you'll notice that the road quality changes here. It is much smoother on the Texas side. When I was a Louisiana resident, I staunchly stood up for my state when Scott would point this out. Now that I'm a Texas resident, I can honestly agree with him. Texas roads are better--especially in the rain. I should have stopped and picked up new maps at the rest station, but it was raining, and I was ready to get home.