Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB4804 eliminates the procedural "stay" that allowed Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders to continue driving while appealing a disqualification. Effective immediately upon signature, a DPS disqualification order renders a driver illegal to operate instantly, regardless of pending hearings. This legislation creates immediate liability exposure for logistics, construction, and transportation sectors regarding uninsured drivers and negligent entrustment.
Rep. Cole Hefner·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). 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 HB4804
HB4804 eliminates the procedural "stay" that allowed Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders to continue driving while appealing a disqualification. Effective immediately upon signature, a DPS disqualification order renders a driver illegal to operate instantly, regardless of pending hearings. This legislation creates immediate liability exposure for logistics, construction, and transportation sectors regarding uninsured drivers and negligent entrustment.
HB4804 was authored by Texas Representative Cole Hefner during the Regular Session.
HB4804 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB4804 is enforced by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The regulatory priority for HB4804 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB4804 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB4804 addresses topics including vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--driver's licenses, vehicles & traffic--general, terrorism & internal security and identification cards.
Key dates for HB4804: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB4804 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of License Revocation for Failure of a person subject to Terrorist Offender Registration (Chapter 65) to apply for renewal of DL/ID.; administrative penalty of Immediate CDL Disqualification (Loss of Hearing/Stay) for Repeal of Sec. 522.087(b) removes the procedural delay/hearing right for CDL disqualifications, making federal disqualifications immediate.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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