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AN ACT
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relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum |
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include information regarding distractions while driving. |
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�������BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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�������SECTION�1.��Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 1001.110 to read as follows: |
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�������Sec.�1001.110.��INFORMATION RELATING TO DRIVING |
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DISTRACTIONS. (a)��The commissioner by rule shall require that |
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information relating to the effect of using a wireless |
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communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract |
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a driver on the safe or effective operation of a motor vehicle be |
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included in the curriculum of each driver education course or |
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driving safety course. |
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�������(b)��In developing rules under this section, the |
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commissioner shall consult with the department. |
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�������SECTION�2.��As soon as practicable after the effective date |
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of this Act, the commissioner of education shall adopt the rules |
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required by Section 1001.110, Education Code, as added by this Act. |
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�������SECTION�3.��This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |
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���President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House����� |
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�������I hereby certify that S.B.�No.�1107 passed the Senate on |
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April�9,�2009, by the following vote:��Yeas�31, Nays�0. |
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Secretary of the Senate���� |
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�������I hereby certify that S.B.�No.�1107 passed the House on |
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May�26,�2009, by the following vote:��Yeas�143, Nays�0, two |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House��� |
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Approved: |
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����������Governor |