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| 1 | 1 | 81R5597 JRJ-D | |
| 2 | 2 | By: Shapiro S.B. No. 1107 | |
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| 4 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 5 | A BILL TO BE ENTITLED | |
| 6 | 6 | AN ACT | |
| 7 | 7 | relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum | |
| 8 | 8 | include information regarding distractions while driving. | |
| 9 | 9 | BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | |
| 10 | 10 | SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is | |
| 11 | 11 | amended by adding Section 1001.110 to read as follows: | |
| 12 | 12 | Sec. 1001.110. INFORMATION RELATING TO DRIVING | |
| 13 | 13 | DISTRACTIONS. (a) The commissioner by rule shall require that | |
| 14 | 14 | information relating to the effect of using a wireless | |
| 15 | 15 | communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract | |
| 16 | 16 | a driver on the safe or effective operation of a motor vehicle be | |
| 17 | 17 | included in the curriculum of each driver education course or | |
| 18 | 18 | driving safety course. | |
| 19 | 19 | (b) In developing rules under this section, the | |
| 20 | 20 | commissioner shall consult with the department. | |
| 21 | 21 | SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date | |
| 22 | 22 | of this Act, the commissioner of education shall adopt the rules | |
| 23 | 23 | required by Section 1001.110, Education Code, as added by this Act. | |
| 24 | 24 | SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |