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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the creation of an offense involving the supervision of |
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a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 521.222, Transportation Code, is amended |
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by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows: |
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(g) A person who occupies the seat in a vehicle by a holder |
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of an instruction permit commits an offense if, while the holder is |
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operating the vehicle, the person: |
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(1) sleeps; |
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(2) is intoxicated, as defined by Section 49.01, Penal |
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Code; or |
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(3) is engaged in an activity that prevents the person |
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from observing and responding to the actions of the operator. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2007 |
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