Texas 89th Legislature
Highways
4 bills (44%) have bipartisan support.
Highways Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the Clarence "BB" Sasser Medal of Honor Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the Clarence "BB" Sasser Medal of Honor Highway.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Relating to the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee.
Relating to the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee.
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road.
Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road.
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain short line railroad projects.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain short line railroad projects.
Relating to procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads.
Relating to procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on highways passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to highways. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of highways policy in Texas.
- Did highways bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Highways legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most highways bills?
- The leading authors of highways legislation include Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Charlie Geren (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on highways issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for highways legislation?
- Among the 9 highways bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to highways in Texas law?
- Highways legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, Transportation, Texas Department of, Signs. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for highways legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 9 highways bills (44%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on highways policy.
- When do Texas highways laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some highways bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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