16 other states , District of Columbia ban texting while driving . Studies show text while driving increases risk of an accident or near accident . It is difficult to measure success of no - text laws , experts say . `` So passing a law is n't the solution , it 's only part of it . '' Senators say they support federal ban on text while driving .
16 other states , District of Columbia ban texting while driving . Studies show text while driving increases risk of an accident or near accident . It is difficult to measure success of no - text laws , experts say . Senators say they support federal ban on text while driving .