HB 1241: Hands-free Driving
GENERAL BILL by Blanco
Hands-free Driving; Prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while supporting weight of wireless communications device in handheld manner; provides exception; requires that sustained use of wireless communications device by person operating motor vehicle be conducted through hands-free accessory until such use is terminated; revises exceptions to prohibition; provides & revises penalties; provides for distribution & use of certain proceeds; authorizes law enforcement officer to issue warning during specified time period; provides for future repeal.
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/8/2026 House • Filed
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HB 1241, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/8/2026 at 10:14 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1152 Traffic Offenses Grall Similar Last Action: 1/5/2026 S Filed 
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.305 Wireless communications devices; prohibition. Page 2 (pdf) 316.306 School and work zones; prohibition on the use of a wireless communications device in a handheld manner. Page 8 (pdf)