Cell Phone Ban Starts September 1

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Attention drivers! If you are driving through a school zone tomorrow you can no longer talk on your cell phone unless you are using a hands free set. Texting is also prohibited. Officers will be on the lookout, so if you get caught you can face a fine of up to $200. Texas lawmakers want to reduce the number of accidents near schools that in some cases have been fatal. Cities like McAllen and Mission have already placed signs in all school zones, but some Texas cities will not be ready because of the lack of funding