SAN ANTONIO – The Alamo City began implementing the texting and driving ban in January.
Five months have passed and Texas lawmakers are now considering a bill to make it a statewide ban.
House Bill 80, also known as the Alex Brown Memorial Act, was named after a West Texas teen who died while texting and driving.
Thursday morning's hearing was held by the Senate State Affairs Committee and was open to the public.
Troy Abrams is one of many pushing for the bill. His son Brandon was hit and killed by a distracted driver in January 2013.
"My 6-year-old, fun-loving boy (was) run down by a truck wielded by the hand of a 17-year-old boy whose other hand was dropping a phone which quite possibly (was) just sending a text message that read 'lol' with a smiley face," Abrams said.
Abrams said his life was shattered and he wants House Bill 80 to pass before the legislative sessions ends next month
"If you, the Texas senators, choose not to vote yes for house Bill 80, the message you're sending to everyone is that you are OK with this happening to you, your family and citizens in the state of Texas," said Abrams.