Texas 89th Legislature
Transportation--miscellaneous
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 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 the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Transportation--miscellaneous Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
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 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 the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Relating to the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain short line railroad projects.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain short line railroad projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on transportation--miscellaneous passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to transportation--miscellaneous. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of transportation--miscellaneous policy in Texas.
- Did transportation--miscellaneous bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Transportation--miscellaneous legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most transportation--miscellaneous bills?
- The leading authors of transportation--miscellaneous legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Cecil Bell (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Cody Harris (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on transportation--miscellaneous issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for transportation--miscellaneous legislation?
- Among the 8 transportation--miscellaneous bills enacted, 3 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 transportation--miscellaneous in Texas law?
- Transportation--miscellaneous legislation frequently overlaps with Transportation, Transportation, Texas Department of, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for transportation--miscellaneous legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 8 transportation--miscellaneous bills (38%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on transportation--miscellaneous policy.
- When do Texas transportation--miscellaneous laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some transportation--miscellaneous bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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