The bill, H.B. No. 3539, proposes an amendment to the Transportation Code by adding a new section, 545.429, which allows pregnant operators of motor vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of whether their vehicle is occupied by any passengers other than their unborn child. This provision aims to provide greater flexibility and convenience for pregnant individuals while traveling on Texas roadways.

The new legal language specifies that a pregnant driver is entitled to access HOV lanes, thereby expanding the current regulations that typically require a minimum number of passengers for lane usage. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed.

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