6/27/05-A bill that sought to charge someone with a felony who causes a fatal accident while driving angry has died.
HB1249, sponsored by Rep. Elvira Reyna, R-Mesquite, remained in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year. It previously passed the House.
The bill would have required a judge or jury trying a case involving a deadly accident to decide whether the driver engaged in “aggressive driving.” Brandishing a weapon while driving, intentionally causing a vehicle to collide with another or scaring another driver would have classified as aggressive driving under the bill.

5/4/05-The House voted May 3 to advance a bill that would charge someone with a felony who causes a fatal accident while driving angry.
HB1249, sponsored by Rep. Elvira Reyna, R-Mesquite, would require a judge or jury trying a case involving a deadly accident to decide whether the driver engaged in “aggressive driving.” Brandishing a weapon while driving, intentionally causing a vehicle to collide with another or scaring another driver would classify as aggressive driving under the bill.
It has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.