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Texas has become the 47th state to implement a ban on texting and driving, seeking to make its roads safer for drivers. Statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation note than an estimated 1 in 5 crashes in the state are caused by distracted driving. Last year, Texas saw over 100,000 crashes caused by distracted drivers, hundreds of which resulted in fatalities.

House bill 62 will go into effect on September 1st, and was met with a surprising amount of opposition. State Representative Justin Holland was one of those who voted against the bill, citing practical reasons.

While texting may be banned, he questioned how effectively it would be enforced. In addition, the bill only affects electronic messaging, so GPS usage and listening to music are allowed, but are still potential distractions. Fines for offenders have been introduced, ranging from $29-$99 for a first offense, and up to $200 for repeats.

According to Houston car accident attorneys at Smith & Hassler, one in five traffic accidents in Texas are caused by distracted driving.

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