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A new San Antonio Police Department text alert system has been applauded by some criminal justice and criminology experts for bringing increased transparency and communication between police and the public, but there were also concerns about its potential to circumvent the media.

From Texas Standard: in 46 states, texting while driving is illegal. But not in Texas. It appears that could change on Tuesday. Though many cities in...

Despite multiple failed attempts in past legislative sessions, Texas is one of four states with no law against texting and driving.This time around,…

After pushing the issue for nearly a decade, key lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are optimistic that a statewide texting-while-driving ban is within…

These days, every character counts — nowhere more than at the end of your text messages. Researchers have found that punctuating a text with a period can make it seem as if you're being insincere.

The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off its annual campaign to educate young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.TxDOT’s Laura…

AUSTIN — A statewide ban on texting while driving gained preliminary approval in the Texas House on Wednesday, advancing a plan that four years ago fell…

Tomorrow House Bill 80 goes to the floor of the Texas House of Representatives for a vote. The bill would ban texting while driving across the state,…

Members of a Texas House committee receive emotional testimony with regard to proposed legislation that would impose a statewide ban on texting while…

AUSTIN — Sitting behind pictures of loved ones killed in crashes, 15 Texas families tearfully pleaded with lawmakers to support a statewide…