By: Shapiro S.B. No. 1107
(In the Senate - Filed February 24, 2009; March 13, 2009, read
first time and referred to Committee on Transportation and Homeland
Security; March 31, 2009, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 9, Nays 0; March 31, 2009, sent to printer.)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum
include information regarding distractions while driving.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 1001.110 to read as follows:
Sec. 1001.110. INFORMATION RELATING TO DRIVING
DISTRACTIONS. (a) The commissioner by rule shall require that
information relating to the effect of using a wireless
communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract
a driver on the safe or effective operation of a motor vehicle be
included in the curriculum of each driver education course or
driving safety course.
(b) In developing rules under this section, the
commissioner shall consult with the department.
SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date
of this Act, the commissioner of education shall adopt the rules
required by Section 1001.110, Education Code, as added by this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
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