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HB 3352

Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Penny Morales Shaw

Texas bill requires driver education courses to teach work zone safety practices and hazard awareness to reduce construction-area accidents.

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Bill Summary · HB 3352

Legislative bill overview

HB 3352 requires Texas driver education and driving safety courses to include curriculum content about construction and maintenance work zones. The bill mandates that drivers learn about safe practices, hazard awareness, and legal requirements specific to work zone driving.

Why is this important

Work zone accidents cause significant injuries and fatalities annually, with many crashes resulting from driver inattention or failure to follow work zone safety protocols. Incorporating this education into mandatory driver training could reduce preventable accidents and protect both drivers and construction workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum burden: Driver education programs may face challenges fitting additional content into existing courses without extending instruction time or costs
  • Implementation standards: The bill may lack specificity on what work zone information must be covered, potentially creating inconsistency across driving schools
  • Effectiveness questions: Unclear whether curriculum requirements alone will meaningfully change driver behavior, or if enforcement and infrastructure improvements are equally necessary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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