Texas 89th Legislature
Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 9 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (12)
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
Relating to the registration of frac tanks; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the registration of frac tanks; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to the issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
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.
Relating to the voluntary disclosure by an applicant for registration of a motor vehicle of the applicant's military status.
Relating to the voluntary disclosure by an applicant for registration of a motor vehicle of the applicant's military status.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on motor vehicles, texas department of passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 12 laws related to motor vehicles, texas department of. These bills were authored by 11 different legislators and address various aspects of motor vehicles, texas department of policy in Texas.
- Did motor vehicles, texas department of bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 6 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most motor vehicles, texas department of bills?
- The leading authors of motor vehicles, texas department of legislation include Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Jay Dean (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on motor vehicles, texas department of issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for motor vehicles, texas department of legislation?
- Among the 12 motor vehicles, texas department of bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to motor vehicles, texas department of in Texas law?
- Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration, License Plates. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for motor vehicles, texas department of legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 9 of the 12 motor vehicles, texas department of bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on motor vehicles, texas department of policy.
- When do Texas motor vehicles, texas department of laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some motor vehicles, texas department of bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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