Texas 89th Legislature
Vehicle Inspections
3
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
1 bills (33%) have bipartisan support.
Vehicle Inspections Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 23
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3 days with filingsJan 23 - Mar 13
2
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
3
Regular
67%
Republican
33%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate1
low2
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB2029
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Author: Candy NobleRegular Session
HB5033
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Author: Keith BellRegular Session
SB1729
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Author: Borris MilesRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on vehicle inspections passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to vehicle inspections. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of vehicle inspections policy in Texas.
- Did vehicle inspections bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Vehicle Inspections legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most vehicle inspections bills?
- The leading authors of vehicle inspections legislation include Sen. Borris Miles (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Candy Noble (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on vehicle inspections issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for vehicle inspections legislation?
- Among the 3 vehicle inspections bills enacted, 0 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 vehicle inspections in Texas law?
- Vehicle Inspections legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration, Vehicles & Traffic, Public Safety, Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for vehicle inspections legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 3 vehicle inspections bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on vehicle inspections policy.
- When do Texas vehicle inspections laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some vehicle inspections 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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