It's debatable, and highly unlikely, that an assembly of cyclists pacelining as a cohesive group would violate the statute.
Yes, I haven't heard of anyone being cited either, but I am working on changing that.
just so we're clear, you're interested in banning bicyclists drafting off one another in Texas. Nice!
I can't speak to the laws in other states, but in Texas
545.0620
(a) An operator shall, if following another vehicle, maintain an assured clear distance between the two vehicles so that, considering the speed of the vehicles, traffic, and the conditions of the highway, the operator can safely stop without colliding with the preceding vehicle or veering into another vehicle, object, or person on or near the highway.
okay, that's how most pacelines roll.
Drafting, by definition, is violating that statute.
No it doesn't. given the speed of the vehicles, and traffic - i.e. the other bicyclists - I'd argue bicyclists in a paceline CAN safely stop without colliding with the preceding vehicle or veering!
I see bicyclists continuing to ride in close fore-aft proximity in Texas without much to worry about.