87R11227 JRR-D
 
  By: Meyer H.B. No. 3319
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to certain measures to promote compliance with and improve
  public awareness of the state's move over or slow down law
  concerning the passing of certain vehicles.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is
  amended by adding Section 1001.1101 to read as follows:
         Sec. 1001.1101.  INFORMATION RELATING TO PASSING CERTAIN
  VEHICLES. (a)  The commission by rule shall require that
  information relating to the requirements of Section 545.157,
  Transportation Code, concerning the passing of certain vehicles be
  included in the curriculum of each driver education course or
  driving safety course.
         (b)  In developing rules under this section, the commission
  shall consult with the Department of Public Safety.
         SECTION 2.  Subchapter H, Chapter 201, Transportation Code,
  is amended by adding Section 201.623 to read as follows:
         Sec. 201.623.  MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN CAMPAIGN. (a) The
  department shall develop and implement a move over or slow down
  public awareness campaign designed to promote compliance with and
  improve public awareness of the requirements of Section 545.157
  concerning the passing of certain vehicles.
         (b)  The department may consult and coordinate with the
  Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Motor
  Vehicles as the department considers necessary to develop or
  implement the campaign.
         (c)  In implementing the campaign, the department may engage
  in online advocacy, issue public service announcements, distribute
  materials, and post signage on roadways relating to the campaign.
         (d)  The department may pay the costs of the campaign and its
  administration from:
               (1)  gifts, grants, or donations;
               (2)  matching funds; and
               (3)  other funds made available for that purpose,
  including available department revenue.
         SECTION 3.  (a) Not later than March 1, 2022, the Texas
  Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall adopt the rules
  required by Section 1001.1101, Education Code, as added by this
  Act.
         (b)  Not later than September 1, 2022, each provider of a
  driver education course or driving safety course shall submit the
  curriculum adopted pursuant to Section 1001.1101, Education Code,
  as added by this Act, to the Texas Commission of Licensing and
  Regulation for approval.
         SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.