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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 61

House Author:  White

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Nichols


            House Bill 61 amends the Transportation Code to extend the applicability of statutory provisions governing the passing of certain vehicles to certain highway maintenance or construction vehicles, utility service vehicles, and vehicles transporting municipal waste. Among other provisions, the bill authorizes an escort flag vehicle to be equipped with alternating or flashing blue and amber lights.