The Texas Department of Transportation is intensifying efforts to remove impaired drivers from Texas roads ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The enforcement push, which runs through July 6, is part of the "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign.
This initiative honors the memory of Carly Beatty, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who was killed in 2019 by a driver operating under the influence of alcohol.
Sue Beatty, Carly’s mother and a resident of Frisco, which is about 12 miles west of McKinney, is central to the campaign’s messaging. Sue Beatty founded the nonprofit Carly’s Way in 2019 to support animal shelters, fulfilling her daughter’s childhood ambition to become a veterinarian. The organization also works to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
Sue Beatty described her daughter as a compassionate and kind individual who loved animals. She emphasized that no celebration is worth the lifelong regret caused by impaired driving. Her organization continues to advocate for road safety while supporting local animal welfare groups.
State data highlights the severity of the issue. In 2025, 1,254 people died on Texas roads due to drivers who chose to operate vehicles under the influence. The Dallas and Fort Worth metropolitan area accounted for 258 of those fatalities, a rate that averages to nearly one death per weekday.
