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TX HB3539
TX HB3539Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
summary
Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to allow pregnant drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, which are typically reserved for vehicles carrying multiple passengers, regardless of whether there are additional passengers in the vehicle. Currently, HOV lanes require at least two people in a vehicle to use them, but this new provision would create an exception for pregnant women, effectively permitting them to use these lanes even when driving alone. The law would take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state transportation authorities time to prepare for and communicate the change. By creating this exception, the bill recognizes the potential physical discomfort and added stress that pregnant women might experience during travel and provides them with more flexibility in their transportation options.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3539 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03539H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB03539H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03539I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03539I.htm |
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