81R3687 JAM-D
 
  By: Miller of Erath, et al. H.B. No. 529
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to operation of a motor vehicle equipped with a blue light.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 547.305, Transportation Code, is amended
  by amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-1) to read as
  follows:
         (c)  A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a
  red or[,] white[, or blue] beacon, flashing, or alternating light
  unless the equipment is:
               (1)  used as specifically authorized by this chapter;
  or
               (2)  a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp,
  or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.
         (c-1)  A person may not operate a motor vehicle, other than
  an authorized emergency vehicle, equipped with a blue light.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.