89R16239 RDR-F
By: Louderback H.B. No. 5039
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to driving off the roadway.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter B, Chapter 545,
Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER B. DRIVING ON [RIGHT SIDE OF] ROADWAY, OFF ROADWAY, AND
PASSING
SECTION 2. Subchapter B, Chapter 545, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 545.067 to read as follows:
Sec. 545.067. DRIVING OFF ROADWAY. (a) Except as provided
by this subtitle, an operator may not drive a motor vehicle between
a curb or lateral line of a roadway and the adjacent property line
for the purpose of normal vehicular travel.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) a vehicle stopping, standing, or parking on the
shoulder;
(2) a vehicle driving on an improved shoulder in the
manner authorized by Section 545.058;
(3) a vehicle entering or leaving the roadway from an
alley, private road, or driveway;
(4) a vehicle operated for the purpose of maintaining
the highway or adjacent property;
(5) an authorized emergency vehicle;
(6) a highway maintenance or construction vehicle, as
defined by Section 547.001; or
(7) a service vehicle, as defined by Section 547.001.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.