HB 3539
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
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Allows pregnant drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers in their vehicle. The legislation provides a special exemption for pregnant operators, enabling them to use HOV lanes even if they are driving alone, with their unborn child not counting as an additional passenger. This law takes effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to provide additional convenience and flexibility for pregnant drivers in Texas.
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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