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Posted by Scott Markowitz | May 21, 2026 | 0 Comments

A texting while driving citation in Texas is more serious than many people realize. ⚖️📵

Under Texas law, fines can reach up to $200 for a first offense — and significantly more if the incident involved an accident or injury. Beyond the fine, a conviction adds points to your license and can trigger a noticeable spike in your insurance premiums.

What many drivers don't know is that these citations can be contested. Was the officer's line of sight clear? Were you using a hands-free function? Was it actually a phone — or something else entirely?

Details matter. And we know exactly where to look.

📞 Contact our traffic defense team before you pay anything. You may have more options than you think.

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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