Bill > HB3352

This bill requires the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to update driver education and driving safety course curricula to include specific information about construction and maintenance work zones. The new curriculum must cover two key areas: the dangers of violating traffic laws in these zones and the specific legal penalties for offenses committed in construction or maintenance work zones. The commission is required to develop these new curriculum guidelines in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, with rules to be adopted by May 1, 2026. All driver education and driving safety courses held on or after September 1, 2026, must incorporate these new work zone safety and legal information. The goal is to increase driver awareness and understanding of safety protocols and legal consequences when driving through areas where road construction or maintenance is occurring, ultimately aiming to reduce accidents and protect workers in these potentially hazardous environments. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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