81R3687 JAM-D
By: Miller of Erath, et al. H.B. No. 529
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to operation of a motor vehicle equipped with a blue light.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 547.305, Transportation Code, is amended
by amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-1) to read as
follows:
(c) A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a
red or[,] white[, or blue] beacon, flashing, or alternating light
unless the equipment is:
(1) used as specifically authorized by this chapter;
or
(2) a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp,
or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.
(c-1) A person may not operate a motor vehicle, other than
an authorized emergency vehicle, equipped with a blue light.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.