[Gatesedge] FW: cell phone use

[Young, Carolyn]

Way off-topic, but valuable information for the group.

Cheers,
Caitlin

Carolyn B. Young
Goodman Mfg.
IT - Branch
713/861.2500 ext 425


Subject: FW: cell phone use

Texas House Bill  281-  cell phone  use in cars - effective 9/1/03

Sec. 545.425. USE OF  TELEPHONE;

OFFENSE.

(a) An operator may not  use a telephone while operating a motor vehicle
unless:

        (1) the vehicle is  stopped; or

        (2) the telephone is  used without use of either of the operator's
hands.

        (b) An offense under  this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine
            of not  less than $25 or more than $100.

SECTION 2. This Act takes  effect September 1, 2003.

Please pass this  e-mail to other people who live or will drive in Texas.