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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to driving off the roadway. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter B, Chapter 545, |
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Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: |
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SUBCHAPTER B. DRIVING ON [RIGHT SIDE OF] ROADWAY, OFF ROADWAY, AND |
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PASSING |
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SECTION 2. Subchapter B, Chapter 545, Transportation Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 545.067 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 545.067. DRIVING OFF ROADWAY. (a) Except as provided |
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by this subtitle, an operator may not drive a motor vehicle between |
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a curb or lateral line of a roadway and the adjacent property line |
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for the purpose of normal vehicular travel. |
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(b) This section does not apply to: |
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(1) a vehicle stopping, standing, or parking on the |
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shoulder; |
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(2) a vehicle driving on an improved shoulder in the |
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manner authorized by Section 545.058; |
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(3) a vehicle entering or leaving the roadway from an |
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alley, private road, or driveway; |
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(4) a vehicle operated for the purpose of maintaining |
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the highway or adjacent property; |
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(5) an authorized emergency vehicle; |
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(6) a highway maintenance or construction vehicle, as |
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defined by Section 547.001; or |
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(7) a service vehicle, as defined by Section 547.001. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |