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Distracted driving in Texas is on the decline, with a 3% drop in fatalities and 8% drop in crashes from 2021-2025. TxDOTs awareness campaigns, like Talk dot Text dot Crash, are credited for this positive change. However, the impact of distracted driving remains devastating, as seen in the story of six-year-old Misael Rico, who was hit by a texting driver and spent a year in physical therapy. Despite the challenges, Rico is now in college, aiming to become a physical therapist to help others.

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