July 24th, 2003
Cell Phones in Texas
Texas House Bill 281 – cell phone use in cars – effective 9/1/03
Sec. 545.425.
USE OF TELEPHONE; OFFENSE.
(a)An operator may not use a telephone while operating
a motor vehicle unless:
1) the vehicle is stopped; or
2) the telephone is used without use of either of the
operator’s hands.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not less than $25 or more than
$100.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.