H.R. No. 2686
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Across the nation, April 2018 is being observed as
Distracted Driving Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Created by the National Safety Council, the campaign
aims to tackle the growing problem of distracted driving, which
encompasses such risky actions as talking on a cell phone, texting,
eating, or grooming while behind the wheel; and
WHEREAS, Each year, more than 100,000 automobile crashes in
Texas involve distracted driving; a survey conducted by the Texas
A&M Transportation Institute revealed that 38 percent of Texas
motorists talk on their cell phones at least some of the time while
driving, and more than 21 percent of drivers read or send text
messages or e-mails; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Safety Council and the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the last two years
have seen the largest percentage increase in traffic fatalities in
the United States in 51 years; while multiple factors contribute to
traffic deaths, the risk of distracted driving due to technology is
growing; and
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness of these dangers is key
to reducing incidents of distracted driving, and the monthlong
observance in April is an opportunity for Texans to affirm their
commitment to making our roadways safer for all; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 2018 as Distracted Driving
Awareness Month in Texas and encourage residents of the Lone Star
State to support this worthwhile event.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2686 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House