Texas 89th Legislature
Construction & Heavy Equipment
3
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
2 bills (67%) have bipartisan support.
Construction & Heavy Equipment Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 16
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3 days with filingsJan 16 - Feb 26
2
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
3
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate3
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB1922
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Author: Jay DeanRegular Session
HB3424
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
Author: Giovanni CapriglioneRegular Session
SB1366
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Author: Robert NicholsRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on construction & heavy equipment passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to construction & heavy equipment. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of construction & heavy equipment policy in Texas.
- Did construction & heavy equipment bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Construction & Heavy Equipment legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most construction & heavy equipment bills?
- The leading authors of construction & heavy equipment legislation include Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Jay Dean (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on construction & heavy equipment issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for construction & heavy equipment legislation?
- Among the 3 construction & heavy equipment bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to construction & heavy equipment in Texas law?
- Construction & Heavy Equipment legislation frequently overlaps with Comptroller of Public Accounts, Vehicles & Traffic--rules of Road, Civil Remedies & Liabilities. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for construction & heavy equipment legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 construction & heavy equipment bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on construction & heavy equipment policy.
- When do Texas construction & heavy equipment laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some construction & heavy equipment bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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