Referring to HB378?
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1.Section 545.157, Transportation Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (a)On approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle using visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702, or a stationary tow truck using equipment authorized by Section 547.305(d), an operator, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall: (1)vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or tow truck when driving on a highway with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the emergency vehicle or tow truck; or (2)slow to a speed not to exceed: (A)20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or more; or (B)five miles per hour when the posted speed limit is less than 25 miles per hour. (d)In this section, “tow truck” means a vehicle that: (1)has been issued a permit under Subchapter C, Chapter 2308, Occupations Code; and (2)is operated by a person licensed under Subchapter D, Chapter 2308, Occupations Code.
Well there ya go. I thought he meant a tow truck driving down the road, but I misunderstood what he was saying.