Texas 89th Legislature
Motor Vehicle Dealers
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Motor Vehicle Dealers Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 6
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2 days with filingsFeb 6 - Mar 4
1
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (2)
HB2522
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Author: Jay DeanRegular Session
SB1902
Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates.
Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates.
Author: Robert NicholsRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on motor vehicle dealers passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to motor vehicle dealers. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of motor vehicle dealers policy in Texas.
- Did motor vehicle dealers bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Motor Vehicle Dealers legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most motor vehicle dealers bills?
- The leading authors of motor vehicle dealers legislation include Rep. Jay Dean (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on motor vehicle dealers issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for motor vehicle dealers legislation?
- Among the 2 motor vehicle dealers bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to motor vehicle dealers in Texas law?
- Motor Vehicle Dealers legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, Vehicles & Traffic--general, Biometric Identifiers & Voiceprints. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for motor vehicle dealers legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 motor vehicle dealers bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on motor vehicle dealers policy.
- When do Texas motor vehicle dealers laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some motor vehicle dealers 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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