More than 72 million people are expected to travel over the week of the Fourth of July, setting a new record, according to AAA.
On Wednesday, Harris County Public Health officials held a media briefing to assure people that they have things under control.
On Wednesday, the City of Houston's public health director, Dr. Theresa Tran, gave an update on how the screening process at Bush Intercontinental Airport will work.
While Texas has the lowest gas prices in the country, AAA says the Lone Star State has seen the steepest increase among most other states.
Despite high prices for gas and airfare, a record-breaking 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
The Centers for Disease Control announced travel restrictions this week as they work to stop the re-emerging Ebola virus from entering the United States.