Why a texting-while-driving ban remains an uphill climb in Texas

Statesman: There is no doubt that texting while driving is dangerous, but Texas remains one of only four states without a law banning the practice — and changing that scenario will be an uphill battle when the Legislature returns in January.

The Texas Senate, where anti-texting bills were defeated in 2013 and 2015, is poised to remain hostile territory in the 2017 session. Much of the opposition has solidified around the Legislature’s most conservative Republicans, who are leery of broadening police powers and see anti-texting laws as furthering an intrusive, “nanny state” government.

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