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Senate Bill 98: Fighting Distracted Driving in Louisiana
Senate Bill 98 failed in 2024, but Louisiana passed a hands-free law in 2025 that bans holding or using a phone while driving. The rules, the fines and the 2026 school zone update.
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New Laws Make It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies
Recent legislation in states including Texas, Florida, and Iowa restricts crash victims' ability to sue trucking companies and can cap compensation. This article examines those laws, noting Texas passed a 2021 law requiring a bifurcated trial so a company cannot be sued for its role until the driver is found liable. It presents both the industry's rationale and critics' accountability concerns.
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Texas Has Expanded Its Trucking Laws
Texas recently passed three new laws giving local police agencies authority to enforce commercial-vehicle overweight rules, with fines from $100 to $10,000. The measures, including House Bill 2901, extend enforcement to areas like Orange County, Waller County, and Mesquite after state resources shifted to the border. This page details the laws, their local effects, and trucking-industry concerns about fair enforcement.
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