H.B. No. 245 amends the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" in the Texas Transportation Code. The bill adds a new category of authorized emergency vehicles, specifically including the private vehicles of medical staff, such as physicians or technicians from licensed medical facilities, when they are responding to medical emergencies in certain counties. This new category is designated as authorized by the commissioners court of the respective county.

Additionally, the bill retains existing categories of authorized emergency vehicles, such as fire department vehicles, ambulances, emergency medical services vehicles, and others, while making no deletions to the current law. The changes outlined in this bill will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 541.201 (Transportation Code 541)