Texas law prohibits most kinds of cellphone use while behind the wheel, including:
All texting—no driver may receive or send electronic messages while driving
Drivers with learner’s permits are prohibited from any cellphone use while behind the wheel within the first six months of obtaining their permit
Drivers may not use any handheld devices while in a school zone
Drivers under 18 are prohibited from using handheld devices
School bus drivers are prohibited from any cellphone use when children are present