Bill Text: TX HB971 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane to pass certain vehicles.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-11-12 - Filed [HB971 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HB971-Introduced.html

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By: Toth H.B. No. 971

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane to pass certain
vehicles.
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 TO PASS
CERTAIN VEHICLES. Regardless of the number of occupants in a motor
vehicle, an operator of a motor vehicle is entitled to use any high
occupancy vehicle lane in this state for the sole purpose of passing
another vehicle that is being operated at a speed that is less than
the posted speed limit for the roadway if the operator enters and
exits the high occupancy vehicle lane at designated entry and exit
points.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.