Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Commercial passenger bus operators (intercity, 35+ seats) must now adhere to a mandatory 90-day public notice period before commencing operations at any new terminal. This law effectively imposes a three-month moratorium on opening new facilities unless specific newspaper publication requirements—including potential bilingual notices—are met prior to opening.
Rep. Christina Morales·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Commercial Leases: Standard lease agreements are now a liability.
The Compliance Packet: For every new terminal, Legal must retain:
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB3966
Commercial passenger bus operators (intercity, 35+ seats) must now adhere to a mandatory 90-day public notice period before commencing operations at any new terminal. This law effectively imposes a three-month moratorium on opening new facilities unless specific newspaper publication requirements—including potential bilingual notices—are met prior to opening.
HB3966 was authored by Texas Representative Christina Morales during the Regular Session.
HB3966 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
The regulatory priority for HB3966 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3966 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3966 addresses topics including transportation, transportation--mass transit and public notice.
Key dates for HB3966: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3966 establishes the following penalties: civil penalty of Unspecified for Failure to provide 90-day public notice prior to opening a new terminal. While no specific fine is listed in the bill, non-compliance creates liability for injunctive relief or civil suits under the Business & Commerce Code.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB3966 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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