Texas is one decision away from a statewide texting and driving ban

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Supporters of a statewide ban on texting and driving say they have the votes to pass it through the last major hurdle of the 2017 legislative session, and now they want Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to call it for a vote.
Per the Texas Constitution, the lieutenant governor is president of the Senate and decides whether the upper chamber will vote on a piece of legislation.
House Bill 62 by Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, passed the House earlier this year. It is pending in a Sena