Houston mayor moves ahead on texting while driving ban

By Carol Christian | April 10, 2013

As promised by Mayor Annise Parker earlier this month, Houston City Council on Wednesday will consider an ordinance against texting while driving.

The mayor announced April 1 that she would present an ordinance to the council if the Texas Legislature failed to enact a statewide ban on texting while driving.

Although the Legislature is still in session, the mayor is moving ahead with a measure to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices for texting while driving.

Houston mayor moves ahead on texting while driving ban