Texas 89th Legislature
Transportation, Texas Department of
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 15 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
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 motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Transportation, Texas Department of Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (41)
Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.
Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the Clarence "BB" Sasser Medal of Honor Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the Clarence "BB" Sasser Medal of Honor Highway.
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 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 designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Ernesto Soliz Cantu Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Ernesto Soliz Cantu Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway.
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 designation of a portion of State Highway 25 in Archer County as the U.S. Army Gary C. and U.S.M.C. Gary S. Johnston Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 25 in Archer County as the U.S. Army Gary C. and U.S.M.C. Gary S. Johnston Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 242 in Montgomery County as the Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez Memorial Bridge.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 242 in Montgomery County as the Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez Memorial Bridge.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County as the Officer Jacob Candanoza Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County as the Officer Jacob Candanoza Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 in Wilbarger County as the Molly Mullens Mile.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 in Wilbarger County as the Molly Mullens Mile.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as the Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as the Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways, to certain memorial markers on certain highways, and to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions.
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways, to certain memorial markers on certain highways, and to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions.
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 in Mission as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 in Mission as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway.
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2493 in Smith County as the Captain Kevin Williams and Firefighter Austin Cheek Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2493 in Smith County as the Captain Kevin Williams and Firefighter Austin Cheek Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 377 in Hood and Johnson Counties as the Bob Cornett Parkway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 377 in Hood and Johnson Counties as the Bob Cornett Parkway.
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 10 in Panola County as the Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 10 in Panola County as the Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway.
Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.
Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County as the Bill Stoudt Parkway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County as the Bill Stoudt Parkway.
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 designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.
Relating to the designation of State Loop 255 in Camp County as the Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of State Loop 255 in Camp County as the Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business U.S. Highway 83-S in Hidalgo County as the SP4 Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business U.S. Highway 83-S in Hidalgo County as the SP4 Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway.
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 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 designation of a portion of State Highway 64 in Smith County as the Fire Marshal Jimmy W. Seaton Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 64 in Smith County as the Fire Marshal Jimmy W. Seaton Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 249 in Grimes and Montgomery Counties as the Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 249 in Grimes and Montgomery Counties as the Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on transportation, texas department of passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 41 laws related to transportation, texas department of. These bills were authored by 27 different legislators and address various aspects of transportation, texas department of policy in Texas.
- Did transportation, texas department of bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Transportation, Texas Department of legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 22 House bills and 19 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most transportation, texas department of bills?
- The leading authors of transportation, texas department of legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 8 bills, Rep. Ryan Guillen (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on transportation, texas department of issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for transportation, texas department of legislation?
- Among the 41 transportation, texas department of bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to transportation, texas department of in Texas law?
- Transportation, Texas Department of legislation frequently overlaps with Highways, Signs, Military & Veterans. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for transportation, texas department of legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 15 of the 41 transportation, texas department of bills (37%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on transportation, texas department of policy.
- When do Texas transportation, texas department of laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some transportation, 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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