The bill, H.B. No. 3539, proposes an amendment to the Transportation Code by adding a new section that allows pregnant operators of motor vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Specifically, it states that a pregnant driver is entitled to utilize any HOV lane in Texas, regardless of whether the vehicle has any passengers other than the unborn child. This provision aims to provide convenience and support for pregnant individuals while traveling.

The new legal language introduced in this bill is Section 545.429, which explicitly grants this right to pregnant drivers. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed.

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