Texas 89th Legislature
Transportation
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 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 provision to the Texas Department of Transportation of information regarding certain high-speed rail projects.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Transportation Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (22)
Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.
Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.
Relating to the regulation of transportation protection agreements.
Relating to the regulation of transportation protection agreements.
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 provision to the Texas Department of Transportation of information regarding certain high-speed rail projects.
Relating to provision to the Texas Department of Transportation of information regarding certain high-speed rail projects.
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Relating to requiring owners or operators of commercial passenger bus services to provide certain notifications to residents concerning operations.
Relating to requiring owners or operators of commercial passenger bus services to provide certain notifications to residents concerning operations.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects.
Relating to requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects.
Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Relating to the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety.
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 the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on transportation passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 22 laws related to transportation. These bills were authored by 18 different legislators and address various aspects of transportation policy in Texas.
- Did transportation bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Transportation legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 12 House bills and 10 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most transportation bills?
- The leading authors of transportation legislation include Rep. Trent Ashby (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Nathan Johnson (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on transportation issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for transportation legislation?
- Among the 22 transportation bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to transportation in Texas law?
- Transportation legislation frequently overlaps with Transportation--miscellaneous, Transportation--aviation, State Finances. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for transportation legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 22 transportation bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on transportation policy.
- When do Texas transportation laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some transportation bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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