86R1765 AAF-D
By: Nichols S.B. No. 169
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.