Parents: be aware of recent new laws that go into effect September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety!
- HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving.
- HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of age and regardless of where they are sitting, needs to wear a seatbelt.
- HB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years and less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.
Visit the legislative page of the Texas PTA Web site for a downloadable flier and more information.