Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Effective May 29, 2025, HB 2029 eliminates the requirement for physical state safety inspections for travel trailers prior to registration or renewal. Instead, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will assess a mandatory $7. 50 "Inspection Program Replacement Fee" at the time of registration, impacting all RV dealerships, fleet management companies, and construction firms utilizing mobile housing units.
Rep. Candy Noble·House Bill·Regular Session
County Tax Assessor-Collectors • Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-05-29). Review during normal business planning.
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 HB2029
Effective May 29, 2025, HB 2029 eliminates the requirement for physical state safety inspections for travel trailers prior to registration or renewal. Instead, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will assess a mandatory $7. 50 "Inspection Program Replacement Fee" at the time of registration, impacting all RV dealerships, fleet management companies, and construction firms utilizing mobile housing units.
HB2029 was authored by Texas Representative Candy Noble during the Regular Session.
HB2029 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.
HB2029 is enforced by County Tax Assessor-Collectors and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
The regulatory priority for HB2029 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2029 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2029 addresses topics including vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--general, vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration, trailers and vehicle inspections.
Key dates for HB2029: Effective date is 2025-05-29. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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