Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB1672 fundamentally alters Texas motor carrier regulation by granting the TxDMV authority to suspend, revoke, or probate registration without a prior hearing upon request by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This shifts the industry from a "due process first" model to an "enforcement first" model, requiring all Chapter 643 permit holders to be prepared for immediate operational shutdowns and a strict, post-action appeal process.
Rep. Trent Ashby·House Bill·Regular Session
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles • Texas Department of Public Safety
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-05-24). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB1672
HB1672 fundamentally alters Texas motor carrier regulation by granting the TxDMV authority to suspend, revoke, or probate registration without a prior hearing upon request by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This shifts the industry from a "due process first" model to an "enforcement first" model, requiring all Chapter 643 permit holders to be prepared for immediate operational shutdowns and a strict, post-action appeal process.
HB1672 was authored by Texas Representative Trent Ashby during the Regular Session.
HB1672 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 24, 2025.
HB1672 is enforced by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Texas Department of Public Safety.
The regulatory priority for HB1672 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB1672 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB1672 addresses topics including transportation, transportation--miscellaneous, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--rules of road and motor vehicles, texas department of.
Key dates for HB1672: Effective date is 2025-05-24. Rulemaking: Adopt rules governing the requirements and procedures for appeals of registration revocations, suspensions, or probations. (Unspecified (Immediate implementation required)). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB1672 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Immediate revocation, suspension, or probation of motor carrier registration for Receipt by TxDMV of a request from DPS under Section 643.252(b) (typically following an unsatisfactory safety rating and failure to correct).. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB1672 primarily affects transportation and logistics companies. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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