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Amend CSHB 1779 by adding the following appropriately 
numbered SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of 
the bill accordingly:
	SECTION __.  Sections 545.424, Transportation Code, is 
amended by amending Subsections (a) and (b) and adding Subsection 
(f) to read as follows:
	(a)  A person under 18 years of age, during the six-month 
period following issuance of an original Class A, B, or C driver's 
license to the person, may not operate a motor vehicle:
		(1)  after midnight and before 5 a.m. unless the 
operation of the vehicle is necessary for the operator to attend or 
participate in employment or a school-related activity or because 
of a medical emergency; [or]
		(2)  with more than one passenger in the vehicle under 
21 years of age who is not a family member; or
		(3)  while using a wireless communications device.                     
	(b)  A person under 17 years of age who holds a restricted 
motorcycle license or moped license, during the six-month period 
following the issuance of an original motorcycle license or moped 
license to the person, may not operate a motorcycle or moped:
		(1)  after midnight and before 5 a.m. unless:                          
			(A) [(1)] the person is in sight of the person's 
parent or guardian; or
			(B) [(2)] the operation of the vehicle is 
necessary for the operator to attend or participate in employment 
or a school-related activity or because of a medical emergency; or
		(2)  while using a wireless communications device.                     
	(f)  The Public Utility Commission of Texas has jurisdiction 
to adopt, and shall adopt, rules defining "wireless communications 
device" for the purposes of this section.