Texas state Representative Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) filed a bill that seeks to increase the penalty for drivers who break the state's Move Over, Slow Down law. The representative, who has passed major public safety legislation in previous sessions, said the goal is to increase awareness and encourage drivers to be more aware of individuals that are stalled or working on major highways.

This week, Texas state Representative Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) announced he is drafting legislation that would keep suspected violent criminals who prey upon children behind bars. The bill, dubbed "Athena's Law," will seek to change the bail system to prevent criminals like the suspect in Athena Strand's kidnapping and murder from being quickly released from jail.