TITLE: Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.

SUMMARY: Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 545.157(a), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) This section applies only to the following vehicles: (1) a stationary authorized emergency vehicle using visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702; (2) a stationary tow truck using equipment authorized by Section 547.305(d); [and] (3) a Texas Department of Transportation vehicle not separated from the roadway by a traffic control channelizing device and using visual signals that comply with the standards and specifications adopted under Section 547.105;and (4) a stationary utility maintenance vehicle not separated from the roadway by a traffic control channelizing device and using flashing amber or blue lights.SECTION 2. Section 545.157(e), Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (3) to read as follows: (3) "Utility maintenance vehicle" means a motor vehicle operated by or for a utility, as defined by Section 203.091. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.