Law enforcement agencies across the state will enforce the Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch Act. Which bans texting while driving as of Nov. 1.

Gov. Mary Fallin signed the bill into law Tuesday. The penalty for those stopped for texting while driving will be $100.

Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney said he supports the law and he and his deputies will enforce it.

“I think it’s been a long time coming,” McKinney said. “Now, if we just see someone texting, we can stop them. You have to be conscious of what you’re doing behind the wheel.”