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All Texas truckers must know English, Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce after WFAA report
Governor Abbott mandates zero-tolerance enforcement of English proficiency for all commercial drivers to enhance safety after 445 violations since June, including fatal crashes involving non-English speakers.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Department of Public Safety on Thursday to strictly enforce federal English proficiency requirements for all commercial drivers statewide.
- The directive came after a WFAA investigation uncovered that Texas had not been enforcing English proficiency requirements for numerous commercial truck drivers, raising concerns about safety and prompting discussion.
- Since late June, Texas authorities have disciplined around 445 drivers for not meeting English proficiency requirements, including suspending their intrastate commercial licenses.
- Governor Abbott emphasized that commercial vehicle drivers in Texas need proficiency in English to properly understand traffic regulations, adhere to safety instructions, and reduce the risk of crashes.
- The enforcement aims to improve highway safety and prevent accidents by ensuring commercial drivers can communicate clearly, with supporters saying it keeps Texans safe while maintaining economic flow.
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