BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 2292

By: Buckley

Transportation

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Concerns have been raised about the operation of some slow-moving vehicles on Texas roadways. It has been suggested that providing for the operation of these vehicles on the improved shoulder of a road would help to reduce the frequency of accidents and alleviate traffic congestion. H.B. 2292 seeks to address this issue by exempting a slow-moving vehicle from the limitation on such operation.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 2292 amends the Transportation Code to exempt a slow-moving vehicle from the limitation on driving on an improved shoulder to the right of the main traveled portion of a roadway.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.