H.B. No. 3726 amends the Transportation Code to clarify the vehicles to which certain passing regulations apply on highways. The bill specifies that the regulations apply to stationary authorized emergency vehicles, tow trucks, Texas Department of Transportation vehicles, utility service vehicles, vehicles transporting municipal solid waste or recyclable materials, and vehicles operated by toll project entities. Notably, the bill adds provisions for vehicles stopped on the shoulder of the highway or adjacent to it, which must use hazard lamps or other warning devices to be included under these regulations.

Additionally, the bill allows for vehicles described in the specified sections to be equipped with flashing blue lights. The changes aim to enhance safety on highways by ensuring that drivers are aware of and adhere to the rules regarding passing these types of vehicles. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)