What to know about TxDOT's ‘Click It or Ticket'
TxDOT is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to buckle up. Public Information Officer Jake Smith tells us what we need to know in the interview above.
Our own Zavian Colon also learned about the Click It or Ticket campaign. You can view his story here.
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