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Texting while driving is banned in over two dozen states, but not in the Lone Star State.

Texas State Rep. Eddie Lucio III of District 38 is hoping to change that.

Lucio filed a HB 287, a bill prohibiting the reading or sending of cell phone text messages while driving.

"This is just an effort to try and make our roadways safer," Lucio said.

The full story coming up tonight at 10 p.m.