TITLE: Relating to prohibiting the use of an electronic device to film or photograph a traffic accident; creating an offense.

SUMMARY: Relating to prohibiting the use of an electronic device to film or photograph a traffic accident; creating an offense.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to prohibiting the use of an electronic device to film or photograph a traffic accident; creating an offense. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter I, Chapter 545, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 545.428 to read as follows: Sec. 545.428. USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE NEAR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS; OFFENSE. (a) In this section, "wireless communication device" has the meaning assigned by Section 545.425. (b) A person operating a motor vehicle may not use an electronic device, including a wireless communication device, to photograph or film a traffic accident. (c) This section does not apply to a police officer operating an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with a video camera. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.