Texting while driving; make a misdemeanor when not using voice-operated or hands-free device.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2020
Last action Mar 3, 2020
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 4, 2020
Committee
Referred To Judiciary B
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Ford
RRepublican
Co
Gary Chism
RRepublican
Co
Oscar Denton
DDemocratic
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