House passes texting while driving bill

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A statewide texting while driving ban cleared another hurdle Wednesday afternoon. After a couple hours of discussion and several amendments, the Texas House voted to approve House Bill 62 111-62.
Critics of the bill argue a statewide ban would be an infringement on Texans rights. One amendment approved Wednesday states the first offense would be $99 and $200 for a subsequent offense. Some say they are concerned that $200 isn’t enough of a deterrent.
A few of the