86R1765 AAF-D
 
  By: White H.B. No. 61
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on escort flag
  vehicles.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 547.305, Transportation Code, is amended
  by adding Subsection (e-3) and amending Subsection (f) to read as
  follows:
         (e-3)  An escort flag vehicle may be equipped with
  alternating or flashing blue and amber lights.
         (f)  In this section:
               (1)  "Escort flag vehicle" means a vehicle that
  precedes or follows an oversize or overweight vehicle described by
  Subtitle E for the purpose of facilitating the safe movement of the
  oversize or overweight vehicle over roads.
               (2)  "Security patrol vehicle" means a motor vehicle
  being used for the purpose of providing security services by:
                     (A)  a guard company described by Section
  1702.108, Occupations Code; or
                     (B)  a security officer as defined by Section
  1702.002, Occupations Code.
               (3) [(2)]  "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle or
  mechanical device that is adapted or used to tow, winch, or move a
  disabled vehicle.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.