Texas House committee passes law banning texting and driving

A Texas House committee has passed a bill banning texting and driving across the state.

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- Texans are one step closer to not being able to text while driving anywhere in the state.

A Texas House committee on Thursday passed House Bill 62, which would ban texting and driving around the state. The bill now goes to the full House and Senate for votes.
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HB62 isn't the first time lawmakers have tried to pass a statewide ban. Several other cities and municipalities have already banned texting while driving, including Sugar Land, which most recently passed a hands-free ordinance.

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"To lose a loved one because someone is texting or calling somebody is just tragic"

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