JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Gov. Charlie Crist's message is loud and clear. He wants Florida lawmakers to ban text messaging while driving.

In fact, the issue has become such a priority for the Governor that it's currently sitting at the top of the agency's 2010 legislative wish list.

But some local lawmakers don't think the ban is such a good idea.

"It's more convenient," said Curtis Walker, who calls himself a chronic texter. "Phones now (are) like a little computer."

State Senator John Thrasher said 60 bills have already been filed dealing with the issue. He said it is possible the federal government could provide the state with financial incentives.

But he added, "We could hear from the federal government and say they're going to withhold dollars unless we pass something. I hope that's not the case."

Some worry texting while driving has become an epidemic among teenagers. A recent study from the Pew Research Center shows one in four teens have admitted to texting while driving.

State Rep. Audrey Gibson agrees texting while driving is a problem, but she's not sure passing a law against it would be easy to enforce.

"I can't figure out how law enforcement can determine whether you're texting or dialing, and is dialing texting?" Gibson said.

If a law is passed, Walker said he would definitely change his ways to stop texting while driving.

"I think it would," he said. "A couple tickets probably will, but I'm working on it."

Local Rep. Jennifer Carroll and attorney Charles McBurney said they are supportive of the ban. Both are co-sponsors of a bill.

State Rep. Mike Weinstein said he supports a ban but thinks it might be difficult to enforce.

Lawmakers will meet again in March to form committees and discuss the ban.