Texas 89th Legislature
Transportation, Texas Department of
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 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 (13)
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 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 requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 transportation, texas department of passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 13 laws related to transportation, texas department of. These bills were authored by 10 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 7 House bills and 6 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 2 bills, Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (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 13 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 Transportation, Military & Veterans, State Finances. 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, 7 of the 13 transportation, texas department of bills (54%) 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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