I missed this news from biketexas.org on October 3rd. I do not know any rider who relishes riding on a road with the “chip seal” coating TxDOT is overlaying on many roads.

from www.biketexas.org

Texas cyclists statewide, to our collective frustration, have watched over the years as more and more miles of smooth surface on favorite routes and loops have disappeared under a concoction of rock and oil, leaving an uneven, jarring surface and loose gravel that stays on the road for months. Known to cyclists as “chip seal” but to transportation engineers as “seal coat,” it is infamous among cyclists for causing dangerous riding conditions that have led to crashes and damaged tires.

link to the full report at biketexas.org