Driving from Belize to Texas - Shortest Route?

MX180 from Vera Cruz to Emerald coast is new pavement last year. No pot holes. After Emerald Coast be sure & take the Cuota that bypasses Poza Rica. At the end turn left and take road through Alamo rather than through Tuxpan.
The only place the route is tricky is driving through Tampico. I go through the city follow signs to Airport, pass the airport and you are on MX180 with signs to Altamira & then Matamoras.