After several attempts in past legislative sessions, Texas lawmakers in May were able to pass a bill outlawing use of electronic devices while driving statewide.

House Bill 62, authored by State Rep. Tom Craddick (R-Midland) and sponsored by State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo), was signed into law June 6 by Gov. Greg Abbott and will become law Sept. 1.

Under the new law, which would make using an electronic device while driving a Class A misdemeanor, drivers will be cited for driving their ve...