H.B. No. 2462 proposes an amendment to the Transportation Code of Texas, specifically adding Section 545.429, which allows certain operators of motor vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Under this new provision, a female operator who is either pregnant or a parent or legal guardian of another person is entitled to use any HOV lane in Texas, regardless of the number of occupants in the 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 for noncompliance with federal regulations.

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, promoting convenience for pregnant women and parents or guardians while also ensuring compliance with federal requirements to avoid potential funding losses.

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