In the year since a ban on operating a phone while driving went statewide, only 47 total citations have been issued by Kyle and Buda Police combined since mid-August.

Passed during the 85th Texas Legislative Session and made effective Sept. 1, 2017, the law prohibits motorists from reading, writing or sending electronic messages while driving. Since then, Buda Police Department has issued 22 citations, while Kyle has issued 25.

Both Kyle and Buda had ordinances against using a phone while driving ...