NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The state ban on texting and driving will become a bit more relaxed by the end of next week.
New Braunfels officials say the changes statewide will affect how their police officers enforce the local ban.
Come Sept. 1, it will be legal to read, write and send text messages while your car is at a complete stop, like at a red light or a stop sign.
While many are looking forward to the relaxed ordinance, some drivers worry the new state law could make intersections even more dangerous.
"You could have people actually texting a conversation for three or four minutes when the light has already been green," said one New Braunfels driver.
The city of New Braunfels has been "hands free" since 2015, but the new state law will supersede parts of its local ordinance.
New Braunfels Police will enforce the new law, but only when it comes to texting. Scrolling through Facebook, typing into your maps app or searching for a new song will still be illegal, even when stopped.
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"Our local law doesn't change at all when it comes to using GPS devices. Any other handheld electronic device, anytime, you're not allowed to use them," said New Braunfels Police Department spokesperson David Ferguson.
Ferguson says even though the state is pumping the brakes a bit on the texting and driving ban, it's still important to be focused on driving at all times behind the wheel.
"Common sense plays a part in this. Nobody likes being behind a person who's texting and driving, then the light turns green and you've to honk to get them to move," said Ferguson.
Ferguson says just because you can do something, doesn't always mean you should.