HB 122 — The definition of emergency vehicle
This bill covers the definition of emergency vehicle for the purposes of weight limitations.
This bill covers the definition of emergency vehicle for the purposes of weight limitations.
Author: Martinez. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the definition of emergency vehicle for the purposes of weight limitations.”
Subjects: Health--Emergency Services & Personnel (I0384), Utilities--General (I0830), Vehicles & Traffic--General (I0865), EMERGENCY VEHICLES (S0303), VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT (S0272). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 122 · Bill text (HTML).
90R5308 SZA-D By: Martinez H.B. No. 122 relating to the definition of emergency vehicle for the purposes of weight limitations.
SECTION 1. Section 622.952(c), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) In this section, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions: (1) to transport personnel and equipment; [ and ] (2) to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations ; or (3) by an electric utility, as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code .
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 122; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.