Phones down, eyes up, Texas

Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel -- it can save a life.

Unfortunately, drivers sometimes forget their fellow Texans and drive distracted.

Distracted driving was the second-most common factor in Texas traffic crashes last year, contributing to more than 86,000.

No matter how tempting it may be to reply to a text or …