No laws prohibiting texting and driving existed in Texas when a Tarrant County family lost two children in a car accident.

Despite being 100% preventable, distracted driving was the second-most common factor in Texas traffic crashes in 2025 — ...

Can you legally use your phone at a red light in Texas? Here's what state law says - and where drivers can get in trouble.

Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable accidents and injuries on Texas roads. Studies show that distracted driving raises crash risk by 240%, making it one of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE -- The side of a Texas Highway Patrol vehicle is seen June 9, 2023. Texas State Troopers are increasing patrols from April ...

You my be seeing more Texas Highway Patrol vehicles on East Texas roadways this week as the Texas Department of Public Safety ...

HOUSTON — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is using it to remind drivers that even small distractions behind the wheel can have serious ...

Daniel Stark and Allie’s Way are encouraging drivers to make a simple commitment: put the phone down and focus on the road.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and TxDOT is reminding Texans to always stay focused on the road when driving.

These troopers really want you to focus on the road. The Texas Department of Public Safety announced in a media release Thursday an increase in patrols starting this weekend to head off distracted ...

TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual effort to crack down on distracted driving. The enforcement campaign runs from April 6 through ...