86R2522 BPG-D
By: Minjarez, Price H.R. No. 1190
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Across the nation, April 2020 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, recent years have
seen the largest percentage increase in traffic fatalities in the
United States in over half a century; 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 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 2020 as Distracted Driving
Awareness Month in Texas and encourage residents of the Lone Star
State to support this worthwhile event.