Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.

SB 305 amends Texas Transportation Code Section 545.157(a) to clarify that passing is prohibited when approaching certain stationary vehicles displaying required visual signals. The bill specifically protects eight vehicle types: emergency vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, utility service vehicles, municipal waste transport vehicles, toll project vehicles, animal control vehicles, and parking citation vehicles. These vehicles must be stationary with approved signals while operating near roadways. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting drivers who might otherwise pass these vehicles on highways.