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 pregnant individuals with greater flexibility and convenience while driving, acknowledging their unique circumstances.

The new legal language specifies that a pregnant driver is entitled to access HOV lanes, thereby expanding the current regulations governing the use of these lanes. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, should it be passed into law.

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