House Bill No. 2462 proposes an amendment to the Transportation Code of Texas, specifically by adding Section 545.429, which allows certain operators of motor vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Under this new provision, female operators who are either pregnant or are parents or legal guardians of another person are entitled to use HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in their vehicle. However, this entitlement is subject to a condition that it will not apply if the Texas Department of Transportation is notified by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration that such use would jeopardize federal highway funding or lead to punitive actions against the state.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed. This legislation aims to provide greater access to HOV lanes for specific groups of individuals, thereby potentially easing transportation challenges for pregnant women and parents or guardians.

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