6/15/10-A bill has died that was intended to limit driver distractions. With certain exceptions, state law already bans those 21 years old and younger from sending messages while driving.
Sponsored by Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, SB701 would have prohibited all drivers from text messaging while at the wheel.

4/13/10-The Senate Transportation Committee voted to approve a bill that is intended to limit driver distractions. With certain exceptions, state law already bans those 21 years old and younger from sending messages while driving.
Sponsored by Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, SB701 would prohibit all drivers from text messaging while at the wheel.
The bill is awaiting clearance to the Senate floor. For Senate bill status, call 800-877-5982.

1/29/10-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee is intended to limit driver distractions. With certain exceptions, state law already bans those 21 years old and younger from sending messages while driving.
Sponsored by Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, SB701 would prohibit all drivers from text messaging while at the wheel.
For Senate bill status, call 800-877-5982.

12/7/09-Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, has prefiled a bill for consideration during the 2010 regular session that would prohibit all drivers from text messaging while at the wheel.
With certain exceptions, state law already bans those 21 years old and younger from sending messages while driving.
SB701 is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Jan. 6.
For Senate bill status, call 800-877-5982.