BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 3126
88R10023 JAM-F	By: Gamez (Alvarado)
	Transportation
	5/15/2023
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

The term "pass" is used in various sections of the Transportation Code to govern specific driving behaviors, but it requires clarification. H.B. 3126 seeks to ensure that only intended circumstances are governed by the terms "pass" and "passing" with regard to the rules of the road by including a specification in the definitions that returning to the original lane of travel is part of that maneuver.

H.B. 3126 amends current law relating to the definitions of "pass" and "passing" used in reference to a vehicle.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 545.001(2), Transportation Code, as follows:

(2) Provides that "pass" or "passing" used in reference to a vehicle means:

(A)� to:

(i) creates this subparagraph from existing text; and

(ii) return to the original lane of travel; or

(B) to attempt the maneuver described by Paragraph (A) (relating to providing that "pass" used in reference to a vehicle means to overtake and proceed past another vehicle moving in the same direction as the passing vehicle).

Makes nonsubstantive changes.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023. �