Lawmakers send texting while driving ban to Gov. Abbott

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A statewide ban on texting while driving is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after being defeated repeatedly over the last decade.
The House first approved a ban in March. The Senate version pre-empted local texting bans while allowing for using satellite navigation systems.
House lawmakers then voted Sunday night to accept those changes. Abbott hasn’t said if he’ll sign the bill, though it’ll become law automatically unless he vetoes it.
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