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ATTENTION DRIVERS, ADULTS & TEENS...

Be aware of new laws that go into effect September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety!

  • HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving.
  • HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of age and regardless of where they are sitting, must wear a seatbelt.
  • SB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years or less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.
  • HB 55 prohibits drivers from using cell phones and texting while driving through school zones, unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used.  Currently, not all north Texas cities are enforcing this law; however, many are and the fines can run up to $200 for violators.  Be aware of posted signs warning of enforcement and fines in local areas.
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  PTA serves as an advocate for all children and is a strong legislative voice on their behalf.  Stay informed of issues affecting the students of BHS, BISD, Texas and the Nation.

Visit the Texas PTA website for access to legislative news and events:
http://www.txpta.org/legislative/

Click on the link to current Texas PTA Resolutions and Positions. Contact your legislators to help advocate on behalf of all students.
http://www.txpta.org/legislative/resolutions-and-positions/

Stay informed with News Briefs and important information by joining the

Texas PTA Legislative Action Team.

Send your request to join along with your name and e-mail address to: communications@txpta.org

Check out the National PTA Takes Action website for federal policy updates:

http://www.pta.org/2450.asp.  

And while you're there, register for the PTA Takes Action Network to receive monthly e-news & action alerts about what's going on in Washington, D.C.

http://www.pta.org/takesaction/default.aspx

PUBLICATIONS INFORMATION:

Link to online issues of PTA publications available to members:

The VOICE (Texas PTA)

http://www.txpta.org/intranet/members/voice/

Our Children (National PTA)


 http://www.pta.org/pta_magazine.asp

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