HB 2462
AN ACT relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill allows pregnant drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of whether they have additional passengers in their vehicle. The legislation provides a special exemption for pregnant operators, recognizing their unique transportation needs and potential physical challenges during pregnancy. The law will go into effect on September 1, 2025, giving pregnant drivers more flexibility and easier access to HOV lanes across the state.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter I, Chapter 545, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 545.429 to read as follows: Sec. 545.429. USE OF HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE BY PREGNANT OPERATOR. An operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant is entitled to use any high occupancy vehicle lane in this state regardless of whether the vehicle is occupied by a passenger other than the operator's unborn child. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator
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