H.B. No. 3084 amends Section 552.007(a) of the Transportation Code to prohibit individuals from standing in a roadway or the right-of-way of a roadway to solicit rides, contributions, employment, or business from vehicle occupants. The bill removes the previous allowance for individuals to solicit charitable contributions in roadways if authorized by local authorities. Additionally, it repeals Sections 552.007(c) and 552.0071 of the Transportation Code, which may have contained further regulations regarding pedestrian solicitation.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the law in effect at that time, ensuring that any legal actions taken prior to the enactment of this bill are not affected by the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 552.007 (Transportation Code 552)