HB 2957 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on a roadway laned for traffic.

HB 2957 amends Texas Transportation Code to clarify motorcycle lane usage rules. It grants motorcycle operators full lane use rights, allowing two motorcycles to ride abreast in a single lane and permitting passing in the same lane under specific conditions (divided highway, slow vehicle, 20 mph max speed). The bill prohibits motorcycles from operating more than two abreast or passing between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. This law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting motorcycle riders on Texas roadways.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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