6/2/03-A bill that would require Texas drivers to turn on their headlights when their windshield wipers are in use failed to pass before the Legislature adjourned June 2.
SB204 never made it to the House floor for a vote after gaining passage in the Senate in March.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, would have made it a general misdemeanor to drive in rain, sleet or snow with the wipers on but headlights off. Violations could have resulted in a fine of up to $200.

5/7/03-The House transportation committee is reviewing legislation that would require drivers to turn on their headlights when their windshield wipers are in use.
SB204 would make it a general misdemeanor to drive in rain, sleet or snow with the wipers on but headlights off. Violations could result in a fine of up to $200.
The bill passed the Senate on March 27. If approved by the full House, it would head to the governor.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.

3/28/03-The Texas Senate passed a bill March 27 that would require drivers to turn on their headlights when their windshield wipers are in use. The bill now heads to the House for consideration.
SB204 would make it a general misdemeanor to drive in rain, sleet or snow with the wipers on but headlights off. Violations could result in a fine of up to $200.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.

3/11/03-A practice that most professional drivers and other motorists have followed for years during bad weather could become law in Texas if a bill under consideration in the state Legislature is approved.
Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, has filed legislation to require drivers to turn on their headlights and windshield wipers when driving in inclement weather.
Under SB204, "when, because of moisture, rain, snow or other obstructions caused by unfavorable atmospheric conditions," the driver is required to make "use of the vehicle's windshield wipers," Wentworth wrote.
Vehicles are also required to have "maintained" windshield wipers.
The bill is in the Senate Committee on Infrastructure Development and Security. For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.