I see lots of people on the road texting while driving. Is it really that dangerous?

Yes. Distracted driving is known to be responsible for 25 percent of all collisions in Texas. Studies show that texting while driving is even more dangerous than drunk driving, in some instances. Numerous states have banned texting while driving, making it illegal to be caught driving while distracted. Although there are no statewide bans against driving while texting in Texas, multiple cities have ordinances in place banning the act. Additionally, Texas passed a statewide texting ban on May 19, 2017.