MTSI Constitutions
Our apologies, but MTSI is not currently carrying this publication. Here are some groups that may be able to help you with obtaining free or low-cost constitutions, but within limitations as to numbers and grade level:
- The Bill of Rights Institute (they will only send you 100, but they are free). Limited copies available. https://billofrightsinstitute.org/request-pocket-constitutions
- The CATO Institute (you have to pay shipping, but the constitutions are free) https://www.cato.org/books/cato-pocket-constitution
- The Heritage Foundation (small shipping fee) https://shop.heritage.org/products/pocket-constitution
- The 917 Society gives out free constitutions to schools but in limited numbers. See their webpage for additional information. https://www.917society.org/
MTSI Curriculum and Traffic Safety Education Materials
With funding from TxDOT, TMCEC worked with the Law-Related Education Department of the State Bar of Texas, to develop a series of classroom activities that infuse the traffic safety issues into social studies, language arts, and health classes.
The materials may be accessed via links below. Or, email MTSI@tmcec.com for a thumb drive containing all of the materials.
Bound printed copies of the materials are available at teacher training workshops. If you would like to sponsor a workshop, contact us at MTSI@tmcec.com. Trainings are free to schools, service centers, and groups interested in traffic safety education for children and young adults.
General K-12 Curriculum
NEW DRSR Elementary Curriculum Guide
K – 3 Lessons and Activity Centers with Spanish handouts and Spanish handouts only
NEW DRSR Secondary Curriculum Guide
Teacher Resource Section (includes Why did the Chicken Cross the Road? and Pick Six) (web only)
Our Town Map
TxDOT Land Gameboard
Paper Bag Monkey Puppet
Do Nows – 2nd grade
Do Nows – 3rd grade
Do Nows – 4th grade
Do Nows – 5th grade
Mock Trials
Video Series
Video One: Intro to Mock Trials
Video Two: Direct and Cross Examination
Video Three: Impeaching the Witness
Video Four: Introducing Evidence
Video Five: Objections
Video Six: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
Teacher Traffic Safety Academy Lessons
FY20
The 4th Amendment: Criminal Justice Conversations, Criminal Justice Conversations PowerPoint
Texas S.B. 30: The Community Safety Education Act, S.B. 30 PowerPoint
How a Bill Becomes a Law, How a Bill Becomes a Law PowerPoint
FY21
Sources of Law Lesson Plan, Sources of Law PowerPoint, Sources of Law Handouts
Bureaucracy Excitement Lesson Plan, Bureaucracy Excitement PowerPoint, Bureaucracy Excitement Warmups and Handouts1/ Handouts2
You’re Not the Boss of Me Lesson Plan, You’re Not the Boss of Me Reading, You’re Not the Boss of Me Handouts, You’re Not the Boss of Me Socratic Seminar
FY22
How to Qualify an Expert Witness Lesson Plan, How to Qualify an Expert Witness PowerPoint
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments Lesson Plan, Opening Statements and Closing Arguments PowerPoint
UPDATED Texas v Casey Bryant Lesson Plan
FY23
First Day of School: Different Types of Government, First Day of School PowerPoint
Different Types of Government Lesson Plan
Cars, the Constitution and Courts Lesson Plan, Cars, the Constitution and Courts PowerPoint
FY24
Criminal vs. Civil Lesson, Criminal vs. Civil PPT
UPDATED Expert Witness Lesson, Expert Witness Video, How to Qualify an Expert PowerPoint,
UPDATED Opening Statements and Closing Arguments Lesson, Opening Statements & Closing Arguments Video, Opening Statements and Closing Arguments PowerPoint
FY25
Bike Master Lesson Plan, Bike Master Game Directions, Bike Master Gaming Sheet, Road Master Gaming Sheet,
Drive Master Lesson Plan, Drive Master Game Directions, Drive Master The Game, Drive Master Gaming Sheet, Drive Master Gaming Sheet TALL
Tic-Tac-Toe for Texas Government Review Lesson Plan, Court Structure Chart, Texas Government Review Game PowerPoint, Tic-Tac-Toe Signs
MTSI (formerly DRSR) Safety Centers
These materials are designed to be independent centers activities for students to complete on their own. The centers have been created to incorporate both ELA and Social Studies TEKS.
Why Use These Materials?
Not only do these materials support the acquisition of Texas ELA and Social Studies Standards (the TEKS!), but they simultaneously teach an extremely important (and often overlooked) topic – traffic safety. According to the Center for Disease Control, crashes are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 19. In fact, more than 12,000 U.S. children die every year from unintentional injuries. The information contained in these materials will help teach children some basic, yet potentially life-saving, safety information. For some students, application of the knowledge acquired through these activities could mean the difference between life and death.
Traffic Safety Information Sheets
These handouts are designed for use with outside resource persons when speaking to youth or student groups. They contain the latest statistics and information on the topics listed below in a summary format. We encourage you to make copies and distribute them as you speak before youth or adult groups. Please email MTSI@tmcec.com if you would like to suggest other topics for information sheets. 
- Aggressive Driving
- Bicycle Safety NEW!
- Cell Phones & Texting
- Distracted Driving
- Driving While Intoxicated & Driving Under the Influence
- Driving with Pets
- Drowsy Driving
- How Much a DWI Costs
- Ignition Interlock Devices NEW!
- In-Line Skating
- Motorcycle Safety
- Passenger Safety
- Pedestrian Safety NEW!
- Prescription Drugs & Driving
- Railroad Crossings
- School Buses and Zones NEW!
- Safety Belts & Child Restraints
- Skateboarding
- Speeding NEW!
- Things With Wheels
- Turn Around Don’t Drown
- What To Keep In Your Vehicle NEW!
- Young Drivers NEW!
Texas Department of Transportation Publications
Texas Driver Handbook 2022 English
Texas Driver Handbook 2017 Spanish
Reader’s Theater – What If…A Story of Shattered Lives
This script about the consequences of drinking alcohol and driving offers middle school students an opportunity to perform and use their voices to depict characters in this tragedy. Suitable for youth groups and clubs, as well as classroom instruction. The script has vibrant color images throughout. Below there is also a PowerPoint presentation of the same images that can be projected in class for a more interactive reading experience. For printed versions, please contact MTSI@tmcec.com.
What If… A Story of Shattered Lives (English)
What If… PowerPoint of the Images (English)
Y qué si… La historia du unas vidas rotas (Spanish)
Y qué si… PowerPoint of the Images (Spanish)
For more information contact TMCEC at 512.320.8274
A project of the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center
in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation
