The bill, H.B. No. 3352, mandates the inclusion of information regarding construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses in Texas. Specifically, it adds a new section, 1001.1102, to the Education Code, which requires the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to develop rules that ensure the curriculum covers the dangers of violating traffic laws in these work zones and the associated penalties under Section 542.404 of the Transportation Code. The commission is also instructed to consult with the Department of Public Safety while developing these rules.

The bill stipulates that the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation must adopt the necessary rules by May 1, 2026, and that all driver education and driving safety courses conducted on or after September 1, 2026, must incorporate the newly required information. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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