Texas HB5039 amends driving laws to prohibit driving off the roadway except under specific conditions.

Texas HB5039 amends the Transportation Code to prohibit driving off the roadway, except for vehicles stopping, standing, or parking on the shoulder, vehicles driving on an improved shoulder, vehicles entering or leaving the roadway from an alley, private road, or driveway, vehicles operated for maintaining the highway or adjacent property, authorized emergency vehicles, highway maintenance or construction vehicles, and service vehicles. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5039 amends driving laws to prohibit driving off the roadway except under specific conditions.

Texas HB5039 amends the Transportation Code to prohibit driving off the roadway, except for vehicles stopping, standing, or parking on the shoulder, vehicles driving on an improved shoulder, vehicles entering or leaving the roadway from an alley, private road, or driveway, vehicles operated for maintaining the highway or adjacent property, authorized emergency vehicles, highway maintenance or construction vehicles, and service vehicles. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.