Texas 89th Legislature
Taxation--motor Fuels
3
Bills Enacted
2
Bill Authors
2 bills (67%) have bipartisan support.
Taxation--motor Fuels Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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3 days with filingsNov 12 - Feb 18
2
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
3
Regular
67%
Democrat
33%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low1
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
2
1
All Bills (3)
HB1109
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state.
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state.
Author: Gary VandeaverRegular Session
SB771
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
Author: Juan HinojosaRegular Session
SB1371
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Author: Juan HinojosaRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on taxation--motor fuels passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to taxation--motor fuels. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of taxation--motor fuels policy in Texas.
- Did taxation--motor fuels bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Taxation--motor Fuels legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most taxation--motor fuels bills?
- The leading authors of taxation--motor fuels legislation include Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on taxation--motor fuels issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for taxation--motor fuels legislation?
- Among the 3 taxation--motor fuels bills enacted, 0 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 taxation--motor fuels in Texas law?
- Taxation--motor Fuels legislation frequently overlaps with Taxation, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Transportation. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for taxation--motor fuels legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 taxation--motor fuels bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on taxation--motor fuels policy.
- When do Texas taxation--motor fuels laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some taxation--motor fuels 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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