By: Meyer, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Hancock) H.B. No. 3319
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 12, 2021;
May 12, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on
Transportation; May 19, 2021, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 9, Nays 0; May 19, 2021, sent to printer.)
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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 May 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) Each driver education or driving safety course held on
or after September 1, 2022, shall include in the course's
curriculum the information required by the rules adopted under
Section 1001.1101, Education Code, as added by this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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