By: Shapiro  S.B. No. 1107
         (In the Senate - Filed February 24, 2009; March 13, 2009, read
  first time and referred to Committee on Transportation and Homeland
  Security; March 31, 2009, reported favorably by the following
  vote:  Yeas 9, Nays 0; March 31, 2009, sent to printer.)
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
 
  relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum
  include information regarding distractions while driving.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is
  amended by adding Section 1001.110 to read as follows:
         Sec. 1001.110.  INFORMATION RELATING TO DRIVING
  DISTRACTIONS. (a)  The commissioner by rule shall require that
  information relating to the effect of using a wireless
  communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract
  a driver on the safe or effective operation of a motor vehicle be
  included in the curriculum of each driver education course or
  driving safety course.
         (b)  In developing rules under this section, the
  commissioner shall consult with the department.
         SECTION 2.  As soon as practicable after the effective date
  of this Act, the commissioner of education shall adopt the rules
  required by Section 1001.110, Education Code, as added by this Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
 
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