Bill Summary

HB 1241 Hands-free Driving (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Blanco Co Sponsors: Alvarez, J., Grow, Tant, Redondo
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Summary
Hands-free Driving: Prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while supporting weight of wireless communications device in handheld manner; provides exception; requires that sustained use of wireless communications device by person operating motor vehicle be conducted through hands-free accessory until such use is terminated; revises exceptions to prohibition; provides & revises penalties; provides for distribution & use of certain proceeds; authorizes law enforcement officer to issue warning during specified time period; provides for future repeal. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
» H Government Operations Subcommittee
   H State Affairs Committee
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Actions
01/08/26
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Filed
01/15/26
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Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
01/15/26
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Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
1241
Filed on 01/08/26
PDF
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
316.305
316.306
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