James Taylor White Safety Rest Area

Believe it or not, there aren’t a lot of stops on I-​10 between Houston and Beaumont. And sometimes, the call of nature is impossible to ignore. Fortunately, nature’s call and the signs warning of an upcoming rest area happened to coincide. The rest area is well off the main highway and is sheltered by a bunch of trees.
The main building is a spotlessly clean, modern, air conditioned facility with a variety of vending machines as well.
I can only speak to the men’s «facilities,» but it was comfortable, clean, and a welcome option on a fairly open stretch of road. Well done, TxDOT!

Salute to you Texas. This is the nicest roadside rest area I’ve been in. The parking is great, the spots are so wide you can almost fit two trucks in them. Raised walkways all through the restroom area. Signs all along the walkways, give your kids a learning experience. Several covered picnicking areas. I like how they built everything around the native vegetation, it’s like a nature retreat.

This is a very nice and clean rest stop area for travelers. It is located in Hankamer, TX in between Beaumont. To find you’ll have to take the exit for rest area.
Once you pull up you will see how modern and laid back this area is. It isn’t like the standard rest stop: plantation looking house, hot non-​air conditioning restroom, caged up vending, or rock paved trail – NOPE!
This area is very beautiful inside and outside. It has restrooms at two locations. The other restrooms are located near the jungle gym for kids and covered roof area. You would have to follow either of the trails to get to. It has men, women, and a family restroom.
Inside the tourist building is where the other restroom are. The women restroom was vividly designed with mosaic glass squares. The image was a tropical bird on a branch. The stall doors all swung open once you handle them. The spring release is strong, so even if you forget to close it. The door is close automatically.
In the lobby area is table and chairs to chill on. The table is intact with a plug station which is pretty neat.
There is an area of history about the San Jacinto monument behind and glass display case. A vending machine area, a map of TX and Tdot infomation.
Outside trails are lined with wooden walkway. Along the walkway are informational read plaques about the wildlife. Two signs read: watch out for snakes and poison ivy.
The trails are a little feets off the ground. It leads from every direction from cars and big rig parking.
This is truly a delightful and enchalanting place to stop, rest, play, or use the facilities. Pets aren’t welcome inside, but here are welcome on the trails.

Clean, safe, and modern! If you’re ever in the area and you’re tired from the road I suggest you stop here! I took a nap here and slept like a baby it was very safe and quite! The bathrooms are very clean I was shocked at how clean they where! You honestly don’t see that often in public restrooms. This place definitely has my approval!

The BEST place for a stop!
This little gem is on the Eastbound side of I-​10 between Houston and Beaumont. It is just about halfway between the two cities. This place is a very modern and is a clean place to stop & take a look around. It is air conditioned inside. There are displays to look at and places to sit. They have a plug in for you to charge your electronic devices.
The Women’s Restroom has ample room for a wheelchair to access. I especially love the tile mural in the restroom. Such a nice touch!
Outside, there is a neat fenced in playground for the little ones to use up some energy with little fear of them running off. They will be safe from the vehicles coming and going while they play.
There are also paths for taking walks around the area. The surrounding area is so lush and green and a serene place to take a nature walk.
Any traveler passing through this part of Texas should stop here and take a look, at the very least!

This is the cleanest and most modern rest stop i have ever been too. I highly recommend stopping here for a break from Interstate 10. Vending machines have plenty of snacks and cold drinks. It truly is quite lovely here! You won’t believe it till you see it.

This has to be the CLEANEST rest stop on I-​10. I have traveled on I-​10 practically from start to finish — from Santa Monica, CA to Jacksonville, FL. Most of the clean rest stops are in AZ, NM and TX, but this one is clearly the best.
There are multiple flat screens inside that outline Texas’ rich history, along with a few brochures. There is a table inside (which is air conditioned) that has an outlet to charge your phone/​computer. There is an outdoor playground to take your children, should they need to burn off some energy (great on long cross country trips). Plenty of covered seating areas to have a family picnic. And, there are also copious amounts of cameras, including those pointed at the family and women’s restrooms, so you at least feel safe here, unlike California, which has some of the WORST rest stops in the country.