6/27/05-A bill that sought to restrict the use of cell phones by drivers has died.
SB146, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, remained in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee at the deadline for bills to pass from the chamber, effectively killing it for the year.
It banned hand-held cell phone use while driving. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” device would still have been permitted.
A similar bill – SB139 – met the same fate.

4/26/05-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee would restrict the use of cell phones by drivers.
SB146, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” device would still be permitted.
If approved, the new law would take effect Jan. 1, 2006.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

1/14/05- Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, has filed a bill that would restrict the use of cell phones by drivers in Texas.
SB146 would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” device would still be permitted.
If approved, the new law would take effect Jan. 1, 2006.
It is awaiting assignment to a committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
A similar Senate bill – SB139 – also is awaiting assignment to a committee.