As per Texas law, yesterday marked the first day of bill filing for the Texas Legislature's session starting in January.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram comments on what's been introduced so far.
If the Texas Legislature doesn't pass a bill next year to outlaw texting while driving, it won't be for lack of trying.
At
least six bills calling for a statewide ban on driver texting were
introduced Monday on the first day lawmakers could propose legislation
for the regular session that begins Jan. 8.
The first day of
"pre-filing" bills traditionally is one when legislators seek to draw
attention to pet projects, many of which have been tried unsuccessfully
in previous sessions. It's also a day when Texans get a look at some of
the major issues of the coming session.
There's much more, we'll start compiling a list of what to except soon.
